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.
Planer is the normal term in the UK and Australia for what is called a jointer in North America, where the former term refers exclusively to a thickness planer. Also some of the older woodworkers use the term joiner. jointer that is used for rebating has the outside ends of its blades also sharpened and set with a small clearance from the cutter head. A jointer cannot be used to create a board of even thickness along its length.