Takkolam (Star anise)

Takkolam (Star Anise) is a great source of minerals like copper, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. It is rich in anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-C and vitamin-A. It also contains components like estragon, p-anis aldehyde, anise alcohol, acetophenone, pinene and limonene.

It has various benefits: help in digestion/ control heart rate and blood pressure/ protects the body against cellular damage caused by environmental toxins/ improve body’s immune system.