STAR ANISE: CULINARY SERIES # 23
Channel: TOGANTA HEALTH
Date: 2020-09-21

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Star Anise is a spice commonly used in Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is also used as a flavor enhancer in soups, curries and broth. It adds a licorice-like spice to your food and it also smells like licorice.
- Star Anise has antioxidant properties. 
- Studies have shown that this spice have reduce tumor size. Star Anise can reduce the risk of cancer 
- Promotes healthy skin and bones. The pods of star anise enhances collagen production.
- It is a good source of some B vitamins such as riboflavin and niacin
- Good source of vitamin A and C.
- Reduces the symptoms of cold, cough, flu and bronchitis.
- Promotes healthy bone because of it calcium content. It is also good for promoting strong muscles and a healthy heart.
- Inhibits yeast infection and has antibiotic and antifungal properties. Though it’s action against E.Coli happens at a slower rate when compared to E-Coli sensitive antibiotics.
- Aids in digestive health where it eases stomach pain/cramps, eases bloating, gas discomfort, indigestion, and constipation.
- Promotes restful sleep due to the anethole content in this powerful spice. Anethole also has anti-anxiety properties. 
- The anethole compound in star anise has antimicrobial properties which helps to make star anise somewhat effective against some viruses, yeast, bacteria, and fungi. One study showed that star anise was effective against 67 drug resistant strains of bacteria.
- Star anise also contains shikimic acid which has potent antiviral properties. Oseltamivir, an active ingredient in Tamiflu medication is synthesized from star anise. Though more research is needed, star anise has shown some positive effects against herpes simplex type 1.
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