Shanglin Star Anise

Shanglin Star Anise

Shanglin star anise is a geographical indication protected product.

Shanglin star anise is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Star anise is a unique economic tree species in Guangxi. It is used as a flavoring agent in products such as soaps, cosmetics, toothpaste, sweet liqueurs, beer, and candies. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a key ingredient in synthesizing the female hormone hexestrol. It has medicinal properties including dispelling wind, invigorating the stomach, relieving illness, and treating coughs, making it one of Guangxi’s important export commodities.

　　 Our county is located on the eastern foothills of Guangxi’s Daming Mountain, where heavy fog and high humidity create ideal conditions for star anise growth. The star anise produced here features large, plump fruits, rich aroma, good color, and high oil content, making it highly sought after by both domestic and international buyers. Currently, the county has 135,100 mu of star anise cultivation area, yielding an average of 7 million kilograms of fresh star anise per year, up to 7.8 million kilograms in exceptional years, along with 12,000 kilograms of aniseed oil.

　　The production area of Shanglin star anise covers the entire current administrative region of Shanglin County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.