Anise star is a 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. Harvested from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum. It’s aptly named for the star-shaped pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavor that is reminiscent of licorice. Because of similarities in their flavor and names, anise star is often confused with anise, though the two spices are unrelated. 

Sourced from Glaser Organic Farms, made in the city of Quail Heights, Miami-Dade County, FL.