star anise is believed to be good for stomach and digestive tract ailments. Anethole it contains is regarded as cure for dermatitis. It is also used in cough medicines and added to pet foods.

star anise is one of the most important spices in chinese cuisine, and it is the dominant flavour in chinese five spice powder. They use the spice in meat preparation, especially in chicken and pork. It is also used in fish scallop and clear soups. More often the whole star or part of it are used whole as in the recipe, right, for chinese tea eggs. Star anise is also used as flavouring in alcoholic drinks, such as patis and anisette and in confectionery.

star anise is believed to be good for stomach and digestive tract ailments. Anethole it contains is regarded as cure for dermatitis. It is also used in cough medicines and added to pet foods.

star anise is one of the most important spices in chinese cuisine, and it is the dominant flavour in chinese five spice powder. They use the spice in meat preparation, especially in chicken and pork. It is also used in fish scallop and clear soups. More often the whole star or part of it are used whole as in the recipe, right, for chinese tea eggs. Star anise is also used as flavouring in alcoholic drinks, such as patis and anisette and in confectionery.