It’s a little icy…
Kenai Peninsula – Alaska
Star Anise and Health
The botanical name for Star Anise is illicium verum. Not to be confused with Japanese Star Anise, known in Japan as Shikimi (illicium anisatum) which is toxic.
Star anise, like anise seed, has a licorice- type flavor and scent. It is good for so many things I didn’t know where to start. So, I just picked a few benefits:
- Star Anise contains iron, so it is good for anemia
- Helps with congestion, helps to remove mucous, and has strong expectorant properties.
- Fights bacterial and viral infections.
- Antioxidant
- Skin Care
- Digestive aid
- Lowers blood sugar
- Improves circulation and lowers blood pressure
- Anti-cancer agent
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Improves sleep
You can find the whole spice which you can use to make medicinal tea. You can also find the essential oil which can be added to base oils or creams to use on troubled skin.
How to make Spiced Rum
by — Ellery Adams —
Place rum, allspice, cloves, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, and one vanilla bean—split lengthwise—in a jar and store in a dark place for 2 days. Strain rum using cheesecloth. Pour and enjoy.”
— Ellery Adams —
Non-alcoholic
Heat milk (or almond or soy milk) until it is hot but not boiling.
Add spices and let steep for 15-30 minutes
Strain and drink.
Resources
Star Anise – Scientifically Proven Health and Wellness Benefits
Pilgrimage Studio 
Will try Star Anise to improve my blood pressure numbers
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Good deal… it makes a tasty tea 😊
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that spiced rum sounds yummy!
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I thought so too! It makes great spiced tea or milk too 😊🌟😊
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the spiced tea sounds really good. I’ll give it a shot when we get back home…
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Safe travels! ☺️☺️☺️
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thanks!
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sounds so good and healthy! great shot too btw!
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Thank you so much, it is tasty too! I drink it a lot 😊🌟😊
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