Star Anise Spice

Other common names are takkolam in Malayalam, nakshatra moggu in Kannada, badian in Marathi, anashuppu in Tamil, Anaspuvu in Telugu, and chakra Phool in Hindi.
HEALTH BENEFITS: To aid in the relief of congestion and cold symptoms. anti-inflammatory (reduces rheumatoid arthritis pain and swelling in the muscles and joints); improves digestion Strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral.
ADVANCED STAR ANISE COOKING: Whole stars can be put right into the pot of cooking; portions are referred to as segments, points, and sections, respectively. If not, pulverize the whole stars as necessary. Given how potent the spice is, only little amounts are utilized. The spice should be removed before serving because it cannot be consumed intact. It is a component of the “Chinese Five Spice” blend.