Anise Star Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Anise Star Non-Alcohol against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Anise Star Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and gas, cough and respiratory complaints, antimicrobial.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product has one active ingredient: certified organic Anise Star extract. Star anise is a spice that's used in cooking and traditional preparations.
This liquid form includes vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian artesian water as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness data on this product in our records. The evidence for what Anise Star extract can do isn't established in the information available to us.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
In food amounts — the tiny bit you'd use to season a dish — star anise is generally well tolerated. The concern here is that this is a concentrated supplement, not a culinary spice.
Safety data for medicinal or concentrated amounts isn't established, and there's a contamination risk with some tea preparations. Serious neurological side effects, including seizures, rapid eye movements, and vomiting, have been linked to star anise tea, though it's unclear whether contamination with a toxic look-alike species (Japanese star anise) played a role.
Topically, the anethole in star anise can cause skin irritation. The data on safety during pregnancy and lactation is mixed — one source says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this during pregnancy or while nursing to get personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, confirm with your own pharmacist that it's okay alongside your specific medications before you begin.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions. The main question is safety: concentrated star anise supplements sit in a gray zone where food amounts are fine, but medicinal doses and contamination risks haven't been thoroughly studied.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, check in with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Anise Star Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 6339127892880 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238279 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Anise Star extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3
Contains no alcohol
Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic
Non GMO Gluten free
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Not to be used during pregnancy. Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening.
Formula
(Illicium verum)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Anise Star extract
No knowninteractions
Star anise (Illicium verum) is a star-shaped spice widely used in cooking and traditional medicine, mostly for digestive and respiratory complaints. H...
Certified organic Anise Star extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Anise Star Non-Alcohol. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Anise Star Non-Alcohol, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
Anise Star Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Anise Star Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Anise Star Non-Alcohol's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Star Anise 10 references
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Anon. FDA issue advisory on star anise "teas." FDA News P03-67; September 10, 2003.
- Ize-Ludlow D, Ragone S, Bernstein JN, et al. Chemical composition of Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) and neurotoxicity in infants. JAMA 2004;291:562-3. PubMed
- Ize-Ludlow D, Ragone S, Bruck IS, et al. Neurotoxicities in infants seen with the consumption of star anise tea. Pediatrics 2004;114:e653-6. PubMed
- Franks A. Contact allergy to anethole in toothpaste associated with loss of taste. Contact Dermatitis 1998;38:354-5. PubMed
- Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Sensitizing and irritating properties of star anise oil. Contact Dermatitis 1976;2:305-8. PubMed
- Garzo, Fernandez C., Gomez, Pintado P., Barrasa, Blanco A., Martinez, Arrieta R., Ramirez, Fernandez R., and Ramon, Rosa F. [Cases of neurological symptoms associated with star anise consumption used as a carminative]. An.Esp.Pediatr. 2002;57(4):290-294.
- Minodier, P., Pommier, P., Moulene, E., Retornaz, K., Prost, N., and Deharo, L. [Star anise poisoning in infants]. Arch Pediatr. 2003;10(7):619-621.
- Casanova Cuenca M, Calzado Agrasot MÁ, Mir Pegueroles C, Esteban Cantó V. New cases of star anise poisoning: Are we providing enough information? Neurologia. 2019;34(3):211-213. DOI
- Donner J, Ruest S. Neonate with seizures after consuming star anise tea. R I Med J. 2021 Oct 1;104(8):8-10.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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