Star anise is a small, star shaped fruit growing on an evergreen plant, Illicium verumwith. A native from southern China, star anise has a licorice like taste and lends a soft, exotic taste to a meal, ...

Star anise water, a brewing trend, provides numerous health benefits such as improving immunity, aiding digestion, promoting weight loss, enhancing skin health, and improving respiratory function.

To make cookies: Cream the sugar, oil and extract well. Blend in eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture. Add additional flour, as necessary ...

The star anise is botanically known as Illicium Verum. It is dark-brown in colour with eight segments. It has a sweetish licorice taste. Besides, its culinary uses, star anise also has health benefits ...