Star Anise

Chinese spice and flavouring traditionally taken to calm wind and bloating. 

Latin name: Illicium vermin

Part used: Seed

Directions for use: As a general guide for decoctions use one to two teaspoons of dried herb or mixture of herbs to a cupful of water. Place the herb in a saucepan, pour on the water, cover with a lid and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes before straining. For further information and recommended dosage please consult a qualified practitioner.

Warnings: Our herbs are handled in an environment that handles gluten, soya, nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard and celery. Cut and colour of herbs may differ from the image shown due to natural variation.

Illicium verum

As a general guide use one to two teaspoonfuls of dried herb or mixture of herbs to a cupful of water. Place the plant material in a saucepan, pour on the water, cover with a lid and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes before straining.

For further information and recommended dosage please consult a qualified practitioner.

Allergen information: May contain: Gluten, soya, nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard and celery.