Star anise is star-shaped, fruit, pungent licorice like aroma makes it integral ingredients in curry powder biryani masala and Chinese dishes. It improves digestion, reduce bloating help fighting early ageing and diabetes. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, also rich in antioxidants and vitamin A and C.It is used in manufacturing, the oil, used as a fragrance in soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, and toothpaste, and to mask undesirable odors.
