For the general population, a more serious concern is a close relative of the Chinese spice — the highly toxic Japanese star anise. Japanese star anise is known to contain potent neurotoxins ...

Don’t confuse star anise (Illicium verum) with Japanese star anise (I. anisatum), which is toxic to the nervous and digestive systems. Japanese star anise can damage the kidneys, digestive ...

However, according to a European Commission Decision (2002/75/EC) of 1 February 2002, Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum, I. religiosum, I. japonicum, I. shikimmi or I. skimmi) is scientifically ...

Why? Japanese star anise contains a toxic substance called anisatin. Japanese star anise is not meant to be ingested, According to the American Botanical Council. Instead, it's typically used as ...

Avoid star anise from the Japanese anise tree, a different plant species, because it can be toxic. While it’s fragrant, it’s generally used as a decorative plant. If It’s New to You “If ...

However, according to Healthline, for the general population, a more serious concern is a close relative of the Chinese spice - the highly toxic Japanese star anise, known to contain potent ...

The Japanese star anise is similar, but unlike the Chinese variation it is poisonous. Man, 22, stabbed to death over stolen bike on Queens street ...

Vietnam and Japan (and not to be confused with the toxic Japanese star anise Illicium anisatum). The husk, with its hard russet-coloured pods arranged in a distinctive star shape and each ...

whereas the Japanese star anise contains sikimitoxin making it toxic in nature. Once dried, it is difficult to distinguish between the two variants of star anise. Hence, the US Food and Drug ...

The Japanese star anise is similar to the star anise but must be differentiated as the seeds and husk from this plant are not edible for human consumption. It is highly toxic in nature and is burned ...