Star anise (anise, anise).
Illicium verum is also called fennel, anise, anise and anise. It is the fruit of Illicium verum, the scientific name of which is Illicium verum, and it is commonly used as seasoning. Illicium verum is also called fennel because it can remove the odor in meat and add fragrance to it again. Illicium verum is a special product in China, which is abundant in Guangdong and Guangxi. The color is purple-brown, octagonal, star-shaped, sweet and strong aromatic smell, and the aroma comes from the volatile anisaldehyde. The fruit and seeds of Illicium verum can be used as seasoning and medicine. With strong fragrance, it has the effects of expelling insects, warming the middle energizer, regulating qi, invigorating stomach, stopping vomiting, dispelling cold, and exciting nerves.