Star anise seeds contain ingredients that might have activity against bacteria, yeast, and fungi. People try star anise for treating flu because it is a good source of shikimic acid, which is used in the manufacture of oseltamivir (Tamiflu), a flu treatment.n foods and beverages, star anise is considered a culinary spice; both the seed and oil are used as flavoring. In manufacturing, the oil is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and toothpaste, and to mask undesirable odors in drug products.
Definition of BRACER. : an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer.ADVERTISEMENT. an arm or wrist protector especially for use by an archer.
A skid-steer loader with an earth auger attachment. An auger bit in a brace for woodworking. An auger is a drilling device, or drill bit, that usually includes a rotating helical screw blade called a flighting to act as a screw conveyor to remove the drilled out material. The rotation of the blade causes the material to move out of the hole being drilled.