Illicium is the fruit of the star anise tree and is another name for star anise.

Star anise is the traditional Chinese medicine name, also known as anise, star anise, five-spice anise and star anise. Published "The Essence of Materia Medica". It is the Magnoliaceae plant Illicium verum Hook. f. of fruit.

Star anise is a commonly used seasoning. Star anise can remove the odor in meat and make it fragrant again, so it is also called fennel. Star anise is a specialty of my country and is abundant in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. It is purple-brown in color, octagonal in shape, and star-like in shape. It has a sweet and strong aromatic smell, and the aroma comes from the volatile anisaldehyde in it. Star anise is an indispensable condiment in making cold dishes and stewed and stewed dishes. Its effect is unmatched by other spices. It is also the main raw material for processing five-spice powder.

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