Star Anise
Spices
The Illicium Verum is also called Badiana.
Its origin is in the South of China and North Vietnam. The shrub bears fruit in the form of eight-pointed star, the smell is very similar to that of anise, with a tinge of pepper.
It is mostly used in infusion and the Nordic countries is used in baking and in making cookies.
It has carminative and stimulant properties.