Star anise

Star anise is used in Asian cuisine in its whole form or as a powder, especially in Indian curries for cooking meats, soups, and baked goods.
Anise has been used throughout the ages to treat digestive disorders that include stomach pain, inflammation, constipation, and indigestion. Anise is characterized by containing natural fibers that help in treating the problem of constipation, which many patients with irritable bowel syndrome suffer from.
It is also useful for slimming, stress, and increasing sexual desire for both sexes, and is beneficial for the skin