Star anise, botanically called illicium verum, is an Asian spice which belongs to the magnolia family. Poultices containing star anise and other hot spices are used as a reliable remedy for arthritis pain.
Star anise, which looks like a star, is an inevitable spice in Indian cuisine, especially in preparing the tasty ‘Biriyani’. It shares many properties with aniseed. The eight-pointed star anise smells like aniseed but botanically it is quite different. Their aromas are almost identical and they share chemical components including athenole and methychavicol which have many medical properties. Star anise is less likely irritating to the skin than aniseed and it should still be used with caution.
Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/relieve-your-arthritis-pain-with-star-anise/#ixzz1Zcrfg7bF
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