Research progress in natural active components of Illicium verum Hook.f.

Illicium verum Hook.f.has high medical value because it contains plenty of physiologyically active compounds including volatile components, organicacid, flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenes, inorganic ions, etc.This article induced and dicussed health function, natural active components, extraction and determinations of Illicium verum Hook.f.It provided theoretical basis for research and development of Illicium Verum Hook.f.in food and medicine.