Its medicinal property is so explicit that even modern science and several studies have proven that it contains several bio active compounds. These compounds help in guarding our body against bacteria, viral and fungal infections.
Despite being native to China, star anise have been very much part of Indian cuisine. Its seeds are added in garam masala and also in Chinese five spice blend. This flower needs to be dried completely before consuming. Fragrant nature of star anise comes with several medicinal values too. And that is why it has been part of Chinese medicine.
How to use Star Anise?
Unlike other groceries, spices are not just bound to cooking, they play a major role in other industries like cosmetics, perfume, medicines, liquors.
If you are suffering from bad breath or oral related problems. Chewing star anise seeds slowly will help you to get rid of bad breath, gum problems. And the most prominent compound seen in star anise is shikimic acid which is a main ingredient used in a medicine called tamiflu. Tamiflu is a medicine that is used to treat people affected by influenza virus.
Apart from this, you can use mortar and pestle to coarsely grind. Now you are left with an amazing seasoning for meat. Rub the spice thoroughly and give it some rest. So that meat absorbs the flavor of star anise. Afterwards you can cook meat of your choice be it a spicy curry, grilled on charcoal, and the sweetness of star anise is explicit.
Cultivating this crop is very challenging and that is why there are many places across the world that have failed miserably to grow star anise in their native conditions. It requires humus soil with rich acidic content.
Keeping its shape intact plays a major role in determining the price of star anise. JKL Farm is committed to deliver high quality authentic star anise to our customers at affordable prices.
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