Star Anise (八角)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 八角 (bājiǎo) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Illicium verum — with an aroma profile of sweet, licorice, warm, spicy.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illicium verum in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Illicium verum on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 八角 |
| Pinyin | bājiǎo |
| Scientific name | Illicium verum |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | sweet, licorice, warm, spicy |
| Category | Spices |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Spices |
| aroma | Sweet |
| aroma | Spicy |
| related | Cinnamon |
| related | Clove |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Star Anise on IncenseHerbs
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