STAR SPICE

Do you ever think about this star shaped fruit? One who reads this can now think that why i am calling it as a fruit. In Plant science whatever is produced from a flower is termed as fruit. I know you had been seen them among spices. But only knew it as a flavouring agent right? What all are the other uses of this STAR ? It is time to think out of cooking.





Star anise is rich in antioxidant and vitamins A and C, that can help in fight against free radicals that are responsible for early ageing and diabetes. The oils such as thymol, terpineol and anethole is used for treating cough and flu. Anise also helps to improve digestion and can reduce nausea. Consuming star anise tea after meals helps to treat bloating, gas and constipation. Earliest reasearches about a biologically active compound  Beta caryophyllene shows that it has cholesterol lowering propertiese. And this is present in Star anise also.  I think we can include this spice in our diet and medicines. It will open a new way to herbal Medicines and treatments.




Location: Thrissur, Kerala, India

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