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Did You Know? Star anise – Illicium verum • The eight-pointed seed pod from an evergreen tree native to Southwest China and Vietnam, is the spice known as star anise. This small evergreen tree is in the magnolia family, Schisandraceae. • Star anise has been used in China for flavoring and medicine for over three thousand years. • The seed pods are harvested before ripening (green) and sun-dried, resulting in the rich brown color. • Both the seeds and the pods contain the flavor and are finely ground together. When used in recipes whole, they should be removed before serving. • It is one of the five spices in the blend, Chinese five-spice. • The deep licorice-like aroma has subtle sweet and herbal notes. • The flavor is used in sweet, spicy and savory dishes, including baked goods, chilled desserts, sauces, beverages and even red meats. • The liquors absinthe, Sambuca, and pastis all have infused star anise flavoring. • Though the flavor is similar, it is not related to anise seed. However, both plants have anethole, a compound responsible for the anise flavor in both seeds. • Historical medicinal uses included Chinese herbalists using star anise as a stimulant, an expectorant and to treat indigestion to European healers using it in teas for rheumatism and chewing the seed for indigestion. • Though there is now a synthetic way to manufacture it, star anise contains shikimic acid which is one of the primary components of the influenza-fighting drug Tamiflu. • Research continues on extracts from star anise, including testing antifungals and antimicrobial compounds. • According to Chinese folklore, finding a star anise with more than eight points was considered good luck. Star anise was also considered protection against the “evil eye”. • While similar to Illicium verum, the seeds of Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum are quite toxic. ©2018 by The Herb Society of America www.herbsociety.org 440-256-0514 9019 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094.

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