# Star Anise > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Illicium verum | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: white to red<br>Leaves: Simple, ovate to lanceolate | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Tropical, woodlands and thickets | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Dresser]], [[Herbalist]], [[Poisonmaker]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 6-8 m | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description An evergreen tropical tree producing highly aromatic seeds encased in star-shaped pods, useful in fighting off flu, raising psychic awareness, and conjuring visions. --- ## Properties safe; easy to confuse with a closely-related, highly toxic species ### Magical Properties - Aids in finding the correct path - Attracts luck - Consecrates - Guides to spiritual enlightenment - Heightens psychic awareness - Keeps animals at bay - Protects during astral travels ### Medicinal Properties - Aids digestion - Anti-inflammatory - Antibacterial - Antiviral - Treats stomach pain and diarrhea ### Culinary Properties - Seeds as spice for a variety of dishes