Star Anise

Star anise is spice that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It has powerful bioactive compounds that may help treat fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.

Star anise is used in Chinese cuisine, Vietnamese dishes like pho noodle soup, tea blends, sauces, broths, and as a seasoning for roast duck and other meats. In Western cultures, it is used to flavor liqueurs like after-dinner drinks of sambuca, absinthe, and pastis.