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Badiyan Phool Illicium verum. Star anise contains anethole, which is the same ingredient that gives the anise (Pimpinella anium) its distinctive licorice flavor. One cell line study suggested that anethole, a componet of star anise, may possess antimicrobial properties effective against bacteria, yeast and fungal strains. Star anise 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.