1, Illicium verum is the fruit of Illicium verum, so it is named because its fruit has eight horns. Also known as star anise and fennel, it is a condiment. The petal angle is neat, generally 8 angles, the petals are pure and thick, the sharp angle is straight, and the pedicle is bent upward. It tastes sweet, contains volatile oil and has a strong and special aroma.

2. Illicium verum is often used to make cold dishes and stew dishes, and it is also the main raw material for processing spiced powder.

3. The ethanol extract of Illicium verum has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Pneumococcus, Diphtheria, Bacillus subtilis, Vibrio cholerae, Typhoid Bacillus, Paratyphoid Bacillus, Dysentery Bacillus, Escherichia coli and common pathogenic skin fungi.

4. When cooking and stewing meat and poultry, aniseed can be fully hydrolyzed to make the meat taste more mellow. When cooking braised fish, boil the oil and add the aniseed, then add the fried fish. Another example is boiled cabbage and other vegetarian dishes. In addition, when curing chickens, ducks or Chinese toon and coriander, aniseed is added, which also has a special flavor.