All parts of this small, evergreen tree are aromatic, the smooth, gray-white bark, narrow to elliptic shiny green leaves, solitary yellow flowers, and glossy brown seeds.
The distinctive seeds and pods are used as a spice in Asian cookery, notably as an ingredient of Chinese five-spice powder. The fruits and foliage yield an essential oil, used as a substitute anise seed flavouring. The oil appears in soaps, hair oils, and Asian perfumes.
The powdered bark is used as an incense in Japanese temples. The tree is planted by the Japanese around temples and on graves as an herb of consecration and protection.
The seeds are burned as incense to increase psychic powers, and are also worn as beads for the same purpose. Sometimes star anise is placed on the altar to give it power, one is placed to each of the four directions. It is also carried as a general luck-bringer, and the seeds make excellent pendulums. The tree is often grown near Buddhist temples where it is revered.
This herb is carried whole for luck, and it is burned for clairvoyance and to increase psychic awareness. Burn, either on it's own or with other herbs such as Cinnamon and Bay, to increase psychic powers. Place one Star in each of the four directions on your altar to empower it.
All of our herbs are sold in dried form, are of the highest grade available, non irradiated and GMO free, are Wild harvested and none of our products have been tested on animals.
All our Dried herbs are available in quantities from 25g up to 1kg and are packed in a food grade polythene grip seal bag.
Please Note. Unfortunately due to new FDA & Customs regulations we cannot export these herbs outside of Europe. If you try to add items from this page to your order you will not be allowed to proceed through checkout until they have been deleted from your basket.
