ar anise has been used in Asian and eurasian cooking for many, many years. This age-old spice is not only known as a culinary expert, but is also famous for its medicinal properties. Anise is frequently used as an exotic spice in Indian as well as in Chinese cuisines. Because of its strong, delightful fragrance, it is mostly used in biryanis, chicken, sea food and other vegetarian dishes. This small flower-like fruit is also a storehouse of some key ingredients, which can help combat several illnesses apart from imparting flavour to dishes.