STAR ANISE (BADIYAN PHOOL)

Basic Info:

Star anise (Illicium Verum) is a star-shaped, rust-coloured spice from an evergreen tree, native to China and Vietnam, prized for its strong, licorice-like flavour from the compound anethole, essential in Asian dishes like pho and Chinese five-spice powder, used for centuries in traditional Medicines.

Nutritional Value:

The value consist of 1 tbsp approx 7 grams:

• Calories: 23 Kcal
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 1 g
• Carbohydrates: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Iron: ~13% Daily Value (DV)
• Manganese: 7% of the DV
• Calcium: 4% of the DV
• Magnesium: 3% of the DV
• Phosphorus: ~3% of the DV
• Potassium: ~3% of the DV
• Copper: ~3% of the DV
• Vitamin C: ~1.1 mg

Health Benefit:

• Fights against infection
• Boosts immunity
• Aids digestion
• Good for skin health
• Antimicrobial properties
• Respiratory support
• Good for sleep & relaxation
• used to help lactating mother