Anise, bearing the scientific namePimpinellaanisum, is a slow-growing annual herb from the family Apiaceae; the same family that parsley, celery, and carrots belong to.  The plant has been cultivated since ages for its small white fruits, called anise seed or aniseed, which have very similar flavor to licorice and have been widely used as a spice and for their medicinal properties.

Parts Used: Seed
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: Egypt

Benefits and Uses

• As a carminative
• Bowel movement regulation
• Sleeplessness
• As a mouth freshener (typically, combined with a couple of other ingredients)
• For asp bites
• Stimulate appetite
• Herb for diuretic support
• As a flavoring agent in cooking and baking

Active Ingredients

• Anethole
• Careosol
• Alpha-pinene
• Dianethole
• Photoanethole

Traditional Uses

Some of the common traditional uses of anise include preventing indigestion, flatulence, and hiccups. It was also used for sleeplessness, sore throat, cough, skin irritations, insect bites, as an aphrodisiac and a breath freshener. 

Modern Uses

The use of anise as a breath freshener and for getting rid of sore throat, cough, gas, and upset stomach is still highly prevalent. It is also known to help prevent indigestion. The herb also has mild estrogenic properties and also work as an antimicrobial and antiseptic. It is also used in foods.

Fun Fact

In ancient Rome, anise seed cakes were served at the end of dinners to ensure guests wouldn’t suffer from flatulence or indigestion.

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