====== Star Anise ======
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latin_names: Illicum verum
folk_names: Badiana, Chinese Anise
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Jupiter
element_tags: Air
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Psychic Powers, Luck
part_tags: dried fruit
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===== Magical Uses =====

The seeds are burned as incense to increase psychic powers, and are also worn as beads for the same purpose.

Sometimes star anise is placed on the altar to give it power; one is placed to each of the four directions. It is also carried as a general luck-bringer, and the seeds make excellent pendulums.

===== Aromatherapy =====

A related species of this tree is often planted near Buddhist temples. In Japan, the bark is used as incense.

The fruit resembles an eight-pointed star. Each point contains a shiny brown seed. Star anise emits a powerful licorice-like odor.

It is this fragrance which is useful for enhancing psychic awareness. Inhale the scent while sitting quietly. Still your conscious mind. Allow the star anise energy to enter you, soothing your conscious mind and awakening your submerged psychic abilities.
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