Fennel eaten in winter warms the stomach and repels cold.

As winter approaches, the temperature drops, and people with weak spleen and stomach may experience symptoms such as a cold stomach and diarrhea. Everyone knows Ginger is a good remedy for warming the stomach. In terms of warming and dispelling cold,star anise can also have similar effects.

Star anise eggsbread

From a Chinese medical perspective, star anise is warm, with a warm nature, and belongs to the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach meridians. It has the effect of warming the liver and kidney, warming the stomach and spleen. Star anise can stimulate the gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, promoting the secretion of digestive juices, increasing intestinal peristalsis, eliminating accumulated gas, so it has the effects of promoting digestion and relieving flatulence, especially suitable for people with cold spleen and stomach to replenish Yang. Furthermore, the star anise ether in star anise has antibacterial properties, which has a good inhibiting effect on E. coli and other bacteria, which can prevent various infectious diarrheas and promote the healing of inflammation and ulcers.

Tender stems and leaves of star anise can be used as vegetables, with a strong aroma. In addition to being added to meat as filling, they can also be used to stir-fry eggs, especially suitable for people with cold stomachs to eat.