Crude Drug: Star anise
Biological Source Illicium verum
Family Schisandraceae
Official used part Dried fruits
Major Marker Constituent Anethole
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Flavoring; aromatic preparation
Drug Type Fruit
Scientific Name Illicium verum
Category Fruit drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.