Dried Star Anise

Star anise is the fruit of a plant shaped like a star, with aromatic aniseed scent. Ideal for decorative arrangements and potpourri.

Dried Star Anise are used for many decoration purposes, add these to the top of a soap loaf or to decorate single bars, combine with bath bombs or melts to add something special to your creation and are also a great addition to homemade potpourri.

The spice is said to hold antiviral, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties due to a series of health-promoting compounds including:

• Linalool

• Quercetin

• Anethole

• Shikimic acid

• Gallic acid

• Limonene

This impressive breakdown of bioactive properties historically promote good health and has seen the spice used throughout history and into the present.