People use?star anise?for lung infections, gas, colic in babies, and many other uses, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.?

Benzoin resin?is a balsamic?resin?obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. It is used in perfumes, some kinds of incense, as a flavoring and medicine . Commonly called “benzoin” is also called “benzoin resin” to distinguish it from the chemical compound?benzoin.