Star Anise

All About Anise

Star anise is a spice native to China and Southeast Asia. It is the dried seed pod of an evergreen tree. The star–shaped seed pod has a strong, licorice–like flavor and aroma. Star anise is used to flavor a variety of dishes, including curries, soups, and teas. It really packs a punch of flavor! How much Star Anise can you consume safely The recommended daily intake of star anise is about 1 to 3 teaspoons of ground powder or 1 to 2 teaspoons of whole pods. If you are using the herb to flavor a dish, you can use up to 1 tablespoon of ground powder or 1 teaspoon of whole pods.

Health Benefits

You can ingest anise in various forms, but two popular ways are ground anise which is  ground anise seed and powdered star anise. Anise has been known to have various vitamins and nutrients that aid in fungal and bacterial infections. Ground Anise also has anti-inflammatory properties. We can all benefit from more natural anti-inflammatories. Ground Anise Seed if ingested can help with stomach ulcers, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce depression symptoms. Some studies have shown it can alleviate symptoms of menopause as well. You can add ground anise seed, or just powdered star anise to savory meals like meat and potatoes. It will add a peppery, strong, licorice taste. The alcoholic drink Sambuca has anise in it, as well as Pastis for reference. How much ground anise do you need to eat to reap the health benefits, well according to healthline.com as little as 9 grams a day has been known to help alleviate the symptoms of depression that breaks out to 1 to 3 tsp of ground anise.

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