Star anise is highly used spices in the Indian kitchens. It is readily used in many of the recipes like Biriyani, Ghee rice, Meat dishes etc. It’s also used as a flavouring agent for tea, marinades and soups. The highly fragrant oil extracted from star anise is used in cooking, skin creams, mouthwashes, soaps and perfumery. Commercial production of this spice is limited to China and Vietnam.