There are so many benefits to adding Star Anise powder to your food. Whether as a tea or an additive while cooking. Like Tumeric, Ginger, Garlic, etc....
Here are several doctors and their take on using and the benefits of Star Anise as well as how to make your own powder.
Now remember, while these are Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) they are still doctors. The more you get from nature (vitamins and minerals) the less you need from pharmaceutical medicines. I love my doctors who are regular MDs or ODs. They first and foremost suggest supplements and vitamins that can fix your issue. Not just chemicals from the pharmacy.
A lot of things can be avoided by eating right. A lot of us don't. Especially in the States.