{"product_id":"star-anise","title":"Star Anise","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStar Anise is the dried, star-shaped fruit of \u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e, known for its sweet, warm, licorice-like aroma and flavour. It is widely used as a culinary spice and in traditional herbal preparations. The whole dried fruits retain their natural essential oils and characteristic fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a naturally sweet, aromatic flavour to foods and beverages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in herbal infusions and spice preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used in teas, kadha, curries, and spice blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains naturally occurring aromatic compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried pods provide convenient culinary use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1–2 whole star anise pods to tea, kadha, curries, rice dishes, or spice blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor an infusion, steep 1 pod in a cup of hot water for 5–10 minutes and strain before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse according to taste and the requirements of the recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in moderate culinary quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the product is genuine culinary \u003cstrong\u003eChinese star anise (\u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e; Japanese star anise (\u003cem\u003eIllicium anisatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is toxic and should not be consumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before using it in concentrated herbal preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nxtgen Ayurveda","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":50580495827161,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":50580496646361,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5944\/6489\/files\/Star_Anise.png?v=1790842185","url":"https:\/\/www.oilcure.com\/products\/star-anise","provider":"Oilcure | Nxtgen Ayurveda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}