Anise Star Pods, Whole, (Illicium verum) Organic 1 oz.

Description: Welcome to Petals n' Herbs! This offer is for one (1) oz. Anise Star Pods. (The majority are whole, very few broken pods.) Organic - Grown, harvested and processed without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides, GMO's, synthetic chemicals, growth agents, and free from irradiation and chemical sterilization. Anise Star Pods Also known as: Illicium verum., star anise. In the Philippines, anise star pods are typically called “anise,” not to be confused with a different herb. To distinguish the herb from Pimpinella anisum, anise star pods are frequently called Badian anise, Chinese anise, or Indian anise.Introduction It's easy to recognize anise star pods. They usually look like an eight-pointed star. This fruit of a tree in magnolia family native to China and Vietnam produces tough-skinned, rust-colored fruits that are picked and dried before ripening. Anise star pods are hotter, more pungent, bitter and more “licorice-like” than the European anise. Anise star pods are used in Chinese “red” cooking, where foods are cooked for a long time in soy sauce. The herb is used to flavor “marbled eggs” and many Asian soups, in Thai iced tea, and in Peking duck. Anise star pods are also chewed after a meal as a traditional “breath mint” and carminative. Constituents Like European anise, anise star pods contain an essential oil that is mostly anethole. Their distinctive flavor is due to the presence of 1,4-cineol, also found in Chinese cinnamon. Parts Used The dried fruits, harvested and dried before ripening, ground before storage. Ground star anise added to baked goods protects them from spoilage by bacteria or fungi. Typical Preparations Added directly to cooking. Small amounts are recommended. Anise star pods are a powerful spice. The herb should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dark, cool place. The tea is quite strong and only moderate amounts will be needed. May also be taken as a capsule or extract. Summary Star anise seed powder sweetens the breath and settles rumbling stomach. Precautions Serious complications attributed to anise star pods several years ago were later found to be due to contamination of star anise teas with other medicinal herbs. The whole herb is safe for consumption by all ages, as are ground anise star pods from reliable vendors.The information stated is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product and information is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease. As with any supplement, please consult your physician prior to use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, have allergies or are on pharmaceutical prescriptions.Payments Based on applicable tax laws, eBay will calculate, collect, and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers.Shipping & HandlingWe ship Monday - Saturday. We do not ship on Sundays or US Holidays. Orders are shipped within 1-2 days of the order being placed. We combine purchases to save on shipping costs except when combining items will compromise safe shipping.Unless otherwise noted in the listing description, all items are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, USPS First Class or USPS Priority Mail (whichever is the most cost effective or is requested by the buyer). Items shipped FREE will not include tracking. Returns MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We have a 30-day money back guarantee. We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within 30 days in the same condition you received it. Please let us know you're returning it. Refunds will be for the purchase price of the item only unless the item was damaged or not as described in our listing. Thank you for understanding this. If you paid with PayPal, the refund will be credited back to your PayPal account. If you wish to have the refund issued as a store credit, please let us know when you return the item. Please feel free to email if you have any questions.Thanks for looking!

Price: 3.95 USD

Location: Carrollton, Ohio

End Time: 2024-01-26T18:44:41.000Z

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