Staranise (चक्र फूल)

Star Anise (Illicium verum) is a star-shaped spice known for its strong, sweet, and licorice-like flavor. In Indian cooking, it’s widely used in biryanis, curries, masala chai, and spice blends like garam masala. In traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda, star anise is valued for its digestive, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.