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(also referred to as...)

Aniseed, Anise Seed

Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum

Family: Magnoliaceae

 
Description

Anise is known by most as the flavour used to imitate licorice in candies. It is also familiar to some as one of the greatest mouse traps ever due to its attractive, irresistible, odour.


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Anise tea is very soothing to the stomach. It has also been used for indigestion and flatulence.

The seeds contain expectorant properties and are used for chest troubles, coughs, and sore throats. Anise can be also used for infantile catarrh.


 

Source

Seeds


 

Preparations

Infusion: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of seed, cover, and allow to infuse 5 to 10 minutes.

A wash made of a strong tea is said to be good for removing lice. This is due to the insecticidal components in the volatile oil.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

There are no known contraindications.

Star Anis (Illicium verum) has similar properties, but the Japanese Star Anise (Illicium lanceolatum) is poisonous.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Catarrh (In Infants)

Colic

Coughs

Flatulence

Indigestion

Lice (Removal)

Pulmonary Problems

Sore Throats

 

 


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