Why is it recommended to place star anise under the bed? The miraculous effect is amazing, yet many people don't know it.

In daily life, star anise is a widely used condiment. Whether you're cooking meat or stewing dishes, adding star anise in moderation can effectively remove the smell and add aroma. Because of this, many people are accustomed to thinking that star anise is limited to seasoning purposes. But in reality, star anise has many unexpected uses besides being used as a condiment. For example, in the case of frequent mosquitoes in the summer, just sprinkling some star anise under the bed can easily solve the problem.

1. How to use octagonal worms?

The method of using star anise to repel insects is very simple. First of all, we need to prepare an old mask that is no longer in use, and cut one end of the mask to make it a net pocket. Then put in the star anise, and add some tea leaves. Tie the mouth of the mask tightly with a rope, and the insect repellent sachet is made. Since the mask has good breathability and the flavor of star anise is very strong, there is no need to worry about the fragrance not being able to come out, and at the same time, it can also prevent the star anise from scattering.

As for why tea is added to the mask, the reason is simple: tea has good water absorption. Since the bottom of the bed is mostly dark and damp, if only star anise is placed, it may deteriorate due to moisture, which will affect the insect repellent effect. After adding tea, it can greatly reduce the problem of dampness in star anise, and to some extent, tea is equivalent to a desiccant. In addition, tea can also effectively absorb odors at the bottom of the bed, reducing odor pollution.

2. How to distinguish between real and fake anise?

Although true and false anion are similar in shape, they differ in the number of horns. Usually, the number of corners of a true anise is 16, while the number of corners of a false anise is usually between 0 and 0.

The easiest way to tell the difference between real and fake star anise is to smell them. Real star anise usually has a strong spice flavor that is not only not pungent but also comforting. On the contrary, the taste of false star anise is usually very faint and difficult to detect even when it is placed under the nose.

Although true and false anion don't look much different in appearance, if you look closely, you can still notice significant differences. The tip of the horns of a true octagon is usually right-angled, with a rounded shape and a smooth feel. And the tip of each corner of the false anion is slightly upturned, and there will be a stinging sensation when touched.

If you look closely, you will see that each corner of the star anise usually has a dark brown seed, which is mostly exposed because the horns grow more open. If it's a true anise, you can see it at a glance; In addition, false star anise is usually more messy and not as neat as the true star anise, which can be distinguished by experienced people at a glance.