{"product_id":"star-anise-ba-jiao-hui-xiang-illicium-verum-organic","title":"Star Anise - Ba Jiao Hui Xiang-  Illicium verum - Organic","description":"\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Anise – Illicium verum – Ba Jiao Hui Xiang – Certified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Star Anise \/ Ba Jiao Hui Xiang \/ 八角茴香\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStar Anise, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBa Jiao Hui Xiang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic culinary botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely used in traditional East Asian kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts naturally sweet, warm, licorice-like aroma has made it a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estaple spice for soups, teas, broths, and stews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for generations. It also appears in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional simmered blends and seasonal herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Certified Organic Star Anise is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-selected and low-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efragrance, color, and signature star-shaped pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ideal for cooking, teas, and traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–2 whole pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecinnamon, ginger, or orange peel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–3 pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to braised dishes, stews, congee, or slow-cooked broths for a warm, aromatic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efive-spice mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, seasonal stews, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic herbal kitchen recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in cooked dishes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e when used in teas or decoctions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, soups, stews, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Ba Jiao Hui Xiang is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm and aromatic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecommonly featured in classic kitchen recipes, seasonal stews, and simmered teas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e where it brings depth, warmth, and a distinctive traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":46963330613397,"sku":"4D04O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":46963330646165,"sku":"4D04O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/5267\/5477\/files\/illicium_Verum.jpg?v=1771303043","url":"https:\/\/mindfreak-thevibe.myshopify.com\/zu\/products\/star-anise-ba-jiao-hui-xiang-illicium-verum-organic","provider":"MindFreakArtistry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}