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Unfortunately, Chinese star anise tea is sometimes made entirely or partially with Japanese star anise and has caused cases ofadverse neurologic reactions in infants. The measurements below come from a combination of our experts’ guidelines as well as our own in-house measurements.

So, if you take anise with these medications, a healthcare provider may want to closely monitor you and make any necessary adjustments to your medications. When considering spice conversion, it may be helpful to think of spices as having a few distinct shapes and sizes: large spheres such as peppercorns and allspice; small spheres such as mustard seed; large oblong seeds such as cumin and fennel; small oblong seeds such as anise and dill; and the outliers such as cinnamon and cardamom, which don’t fit neatly into any of these categories. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights.

Removing the cloves once your dishes are cooked and once you have infused their flavors in your drinks is also advisable. For your savory dish that lists a teaspoon of star anise powder, add ¾ teaspoon of your Chinese five spice powder. The answer to this question is still unknown, but star anise might have potential benefits for hypertension sufferers. I think that because the anise is mixed in with other ingredients, it isn't as intense as something like licorice candy, which I hate.

Ground anise is commonly used in baking and cooking, and is often incorporated in recipes for savory dishes, desserts, and beverages. Some of the compounds in anise seed may also help prevent bone loss, one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause that occurs as a result of declining estrogen levels in your body ( 13). In particular, anise seed is rich in iron, which is vital for the production of healthy blood cells in your body ( 1).Animal and test-tube studies suggest that anise seed may reduce inflammation to promote better health and prevent disease. However, he notes that “the brightness of the fresh rhizomes is diminished after drying; and the powdered versions tend to have a sharper, more bitter bite.