Spice blends: Chinese Five Spice (Chinese)
This is a classic combination of Sichuan peppercorn, cassia bark, fennel, clove and star anise.
Culinary uses:
Absolutely fabulous with duck, pork and chicken. Use as a rub, marinade, spice or seasoning and in noodle dishes.
Medicinal use: all of the various spices above have medicinal qualities.