Use: Simmer whole pods in sauces, marinades, and soups, and then removed before serving. Makes a great addition to baked fruits, pies, breads, and muffins.
Health Benefits In traditional Chinese and folk medicine practices, star anise is steeped in water to make a tea used to treat respiratory infections, nausea, constipation and other digestive issues.
Did you know: Star Anise is a component of the anti-flu drug, Tamiflu.