Hunsty Natural Star Anise (Anis detoile) in 3.50oz (100g) bag. Pure and Natural. It is also called Ngo Hiong in Chinese. Star Anise enhances the flavor of meat. Star anise is an ingredient of the traditional five-spice powder of Chinese cooking. It is also a major ingredient in the making of phand#7903, a Vietnamese noodle soup. Product of USA.Medicinal Uses:Star anise has been used in a tea as a traditional remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion. As a warm and moving herb, star anise is used to assist in relieving cold-stagnation in the middle jiao, according to Traditional Chinese medicine. Source: www.wikipedia.org