Anise Star Pods

Element: Water & Fire

Vedic Element: Ether

Direction: All

Chakra: Root, Third Eye, Throat & Crown

Astrological/Zodiac: Capricorn, Sagittarius & Pisces

Numerical Vibration: 7

Keywords: * Prosperity * Protection * Psychic Awareness * Willpower * Divination * Luck *

Masculine (yang) energy

Deities: Buddha & Quan Yin

Metaphysical Uses: Star Anise corresponds directly with energies of the micro- and macrocosm, stability and expansion, and connection to divine information. It is perfect for increasing psychic connection, divine healing and protection, and increased success in lucky endeavors.

Calm: Use a blend of star anise incense or essential oil to help instill a sense of productive calm.
Good Luck: Tuck star anise into a green pouch or orange pouch, visualize yourself being lucky, and carry it in your purse to bring good luck.
Protection: Carry it in your bag or inside of a mojo bag or sachet to ward off the evil eye. Make a garland out of the full seed pods and hang along your door.
Psychic Awareness: Simply sniff the aroma of star anise to help awaken your psychic senses. Use the seeds as a pendulum by stringing the largest one onto a black or purple string.
Star Anise is a divination herb. It is burned on charcoal rounds like incense and resin.
Indigenous to China, star anise or illicium verum is a small tree with aromatic, star-shaped fruits. Star anise is often used in culinary applications and is a traditional ingredient in Chinese five spice blends. Star anise pods have a stronger flavor than anise seed and are considered warming. They can be added to infusions, mulled wine, herbal syrups, and liqueurs. Anise star pods are also employed in tincturing and homemade mouthwashes.
It's easy to recognize anise star pods; they usually look like an eight-pointed star. This fruit of a tree in the 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, more bitter, and much more “licorice-like” than the European anise. Common names include Chinese star anise and takkola. The whole dried fruits can be 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.

Star anise is the seed pod from an evergreen tree, Illicium verum, that grows in China. It’s unrelated to regular anise, though they share a similar flavor. Star anise one of the five spices in Chinese five-spice blends, along with cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and ground fennel seeds. It’s one of the signature flavors in the Vietnamese noodle soup pho. Beyond the kitchen, it’s also a vital component of the influenza-fighting drug Tamiflu—although scientists have figured out a way to manufacture its active ingredient, shikimic acid, in recent years.

PRECAUTIONS FOR HERBS

We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

PRECAUTIONS FOR OILS

Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take it internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.

Before using, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Anise Star Pods 1/2 oz

$3.50

Anise Star Pods

Anise Star Pods 1/2 oz