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Introduction  Star Anise is a medium-sized evergreen tree, with a straight, rounded trunk and green, glabrous branchlets. Star anise grows on a tree scientifically called Illicium verum. It is a star-shaped fruit. The star shape holds the seeds in them. The tree grows year-round, bearing fruit usually in the autumn. It is relatively small. Its stem is erect, round, and grooved and branched above. Many times, Star anise gets confused with aniseed (a relative of the fennel plant) as both possess a sweet, black liquorice-like scent, and essential oils for both seeds contain active compound  anethole. Star anise is a typical Asian cuisine ingredient; its popularity is steadily growing in the West. It has a beautiful shape, but it also possesses medicinal remedies that treat various infections and help indigestion.    In this article, we’ll discuss some of the health benefits of this exotic star-shaped spice.   Health benefit of Star Anise   Star...