Star Anise

Star Anise is whole, and sold by the ounce.

Star Anise is an evergreen tree that has an eight pointed, star shaped woody fruit with a single seed in each segment. It originated in Vietnam and China, it is now produced almost exclusively in China.

This Star Anise is not to be confused with the Japanese Star Anise relative which is often used to make incense. Our Star Anise is imported from China, so feel comfortable in your selection and use.

The plant puts out a small star-shaped fruit with eight points, and a seed is contained in each of the points.

Star Anise can be used whole as a flavoring, its seeds can be used as a flavoring, and both are ground. It has been used in Asia to flavor pork and chicken, in teas, and as a seasoning, and, with the advent of fusion cuisine, has spread around the globe.

Chinese Star Anise (or simply Star Anise), has long been held in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a potent aid in soothing and curing long-lingering colds, as well for its use in soothing flatulence, helping with digestion, and aiding with illness associated with the urinary track, such as kidney stones. To this end, the fruit was sometimes chewed after dinner in china both as an aid for bad breath as well as to aid in digestion as described above.

Many people like to carry a star anise pod in a conjure bag to ward off the evil eye. We are also told that star anise is used to bring good luck in love, money, and health matters through powerful visions.

People experienced at games of chance tell us that if they dream lucky, they will have good luck the next day. People in love claim that a psychic dream can lead to a lifetime of happiness. Others diagnose healing through dreams. Therefore, folks place a dish of star anise on their altar and burn star anise mixed with psychic vision incense to see winning numbers or their future mate, or to foretell the future.

Magical Properties:
Zodiac- Aquarius
Gender- Male
Planet- Jupiter
Element- Water
Deities- Apollo, Mercury
Basic Powers- Protection,Purification

The seeds are burned for clairvoyance. It is great for charm bags or herbal pendulums.

It has been attributed the magical properties of protection, youth, and purification. It is said that if you put Anise cuttings near your bed or inside your pillowcase, it will ward off bad dreams, and if you hang it from your bedpost, it will restore lost youth.

Drink one cup of Anise tea per day for psychic and spiritual development. Burn dried Anise seed for protection and meditation rituals.

Place on the altar to give it power; one pinch at each of the four elemental directions. Also carried as a general luck-bringer, and Star Anise seeds make excellent pendulums. Protection and Love, Immortality.

Medicinal Usage:
Star Anise is a stimulant that benefits digestion and relieves pain.

It also has anti-fungal and antibacterial qualities. It can be made into cough drops.

Culinary Usage:
Star Anise seeds have been used to flavor curries, tea, and pickles.

The oil has been used in baked goods.

Cosmetic Usage:
N/A

Usage Example:
To make an Herbal Pendulum

Ingredient:
Large herb such as star anise, piece of cinnamon bark, orris root, chip of sandalwood a natural fiber thread of a light color.

Tie the string around the herb, making sure that it won't slip.

Cut the thread so the length equals the distance between your thumb and little finger plus the width of the widest part of your hand.

To Use:
Hold the end with your strongest hand. Resting your elbow on the table ask a yes or no question.

The pendulum will begin to move in either a circular motion or back and forth.

The circular motion usually means yes and back and forth usually means no.

If it doesn't move it just means that there is no answer or you are not to know the answer.

NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Star Anise listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbalist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.

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