{"product_id":"baldwins-anise-star-iillicum-verum","title":"Baldwins Anise (star) ( Iillicum Verum )","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Pure Star Anise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar anise (Illicium verum) closely ressembles the flavour of anise (due to the constituent anethole which they both share) but is a different plant, a tree in fact, evergreen and originating in Southwestern China and Northeastern Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting fact: 90% of the worlds crop is used for extraction of shikimic acid, this acid is then used to synthesise the anti-viral medication Oseltamivir - known widely by its trade name - Tamiflu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) is a similar looking herb with very dire consequences if taken - highly toxic \u0026amp; inedible, the variety we sell is only ever Chinese Star Anise - Illicium verum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to treat respiratory tract infection, it is also prized for its calminative effects (great for wind and other digestive tract problems).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baldwins","offers":[{"title":"Baldwins Anise (star) 25g","offer_id":61740264325450,"sku":"HEANIST25","price":5.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Anise (star) 100g","offer_id":61740264358218,"sku":"HEANIST100","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Anise (star) 250g","offer_id":61740264390986,"sku":"HEANIST250","price":32.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Anise (star) 500g","offer_id":61740264423754,"sku":"HEANIST500","price":49.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/files\/Baldwins_2520Anise_2520_28star_29_2520_28_2520Iillicum_2520Verum_2520_293_b21ea547-3ca4-4121-b0ba-b4acd962bdee.jpg?v=1782918413","url":"https:\/\/www.baldwins.co.uk\/products\/baldwins-anise-star-iillicum-verum","provider":"G. Baldwin \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}