Star Anise (Badiyan kay phool)
It is the dried, star shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 8-15 meters and a diameter of 25 cm. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle.
USES of aniseed
It is one of the signature flavours of Chinese savory cooking. The five-spice powder mix common in China contains star anise.
It is used to flavour vegetables, meat, and to marinate meat.
It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling.
It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors.
The fruit is anti-bacterial, carminative, diuretic and stomachic.
It is considered useful in flatulence and spasmodic.
Treating sleep disorders: Traditional usage and anecdotal evidence revealed that star anise might have mild sedative properties that could aid in calming nerves.
Medicinal benefits
The medicinal benefits of anise oil comprise its antispasmodic, antiseptic, sedative, digestive and stimulant properties. It contains detoxifying properties too. ... This oil provides instant relief from spots, acne, and damaged skin. It helps your skin become soft, smooth, and glowing.
cultivativation
1.An aromatic evergreen tree (Illicium verum) cultivated in China and Vietnam, having star-shaped anise-scented fruits that yield an essential oil used as a flavoring and in the manufacture of certain drugs.
2. The dried fruit of this plant, used ground or whole in Asian cooking.
3.Star anise is also used for increasing sexual drive (libido) and treating symptoms of “male menopause.” Some people inhale star anise to treat respiratory tract congestion.
3.Star anise is also used for increasing sexual drive (libido) and treating symptoms of “male menopause.” Some people inhale star anise to treat respiratory tract congestion.
4. In foods and beverages, star anise is considered a culinary spice; both the seed and oil are used as flavoring.
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