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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Star anise

Also known as: chakri phool

Star anise is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent, sweet taste and heating potency.

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Star anise — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Star anise — Rasa: Pungent, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Star anise is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent, sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer whole in teas and rice dishes; one pod flavors an entire pot.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • chai and mulled drinks
  • biryani and pulao
  • with cinnamon and clove

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: infants (Japanese star anise adulteration risk)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Star anise

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pod (1g):

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