Star Anise 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Star Anise 450 mg 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
Star Anise 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: star anise, a seed spice traditionally used in cooking and herbal practice. Star Anise 450 mg delivers 450 milligrams per capsule.
The inactive ingredients are gelatin and water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness ratings for star anise in our data, so the evidence supporting its use for any particular health purpose is not established in the information available to us.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Star anise in culinary amounts — the pinch you'd add to food — is generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplements and medicinal doses are a different story: safety data is sparse, and we advise caution with them.
Star anise tea has been associated with serious neurological side effects including seizures, rapid eye movements, jitteriness, and vomiting, though it's uncertain whether contamination with a toxic lookalike species was to blame. Topically, anethole (a compound in star anise) can cause skin irritation.
On pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data shows mixed signals — some sources rate it likely safe, others possibly unsafe — so there isn't enough clarity to recommend it without talking it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for star anise. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — only that we haven't found evidence of them.
Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, and if you have questions, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Star anise in food is fine, but this concentrated supplement sits in murky territory: effectiveness isn't established in our data, and safety concerns around contamination and neurological effects mean it deserves caution. If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh whether it makes sense for you.
They can also help you decide whether the dose and form are right for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 21, 2023.
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 Star Anise 450 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435189617 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 287687 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
General Statements
TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Star Anise
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...
Star Anise monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Star Anise 450 mg. 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 Star Anise 450 mg, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
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- Brampton
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- Ontario
Star Anise 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Star Anise 450 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Star Anise 450 mg'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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