Botanical Name:

Pimpinella anisum

Family:

Apiaceae (Parsley Family)

Etymology:

The genus name, Pimpinella, is thought to be derived from the Latin bipinnula, “bipinnate,” and indeed the leaves are arranged similarly on both sides. The species name, and many of the common names, are derived from the ancient Greek name for the plant, anison.

Energetic Correspondences

•Flavor: sweet, pungent

•Temperature: warm

•Moisture: dry

•Polarity: yang

•Planet: Sun/Mercury/Jupiter/Moon/Uranus

•Element: air

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Avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy except under the direction of a health-care professional.
Arabic: yànîùsun

Dutch: anijs

Esperanto: aniz

French: anis, boucage

German: anis, anissamen

Hindi: saunf

Italian: anice

Japanese: anisu

Portuguse: erva-doce

Russian: anis

Sanskrit: shatapushpa

Spanish: anís, simiente de anis

Swedish: anis
Antispasmodic

aphrodisiac

carminative

diuretic

expectorant

galactagogue

parturient

stimulant

stomachic

tonic
Anise seeds are used to remedy asthma, bloating, catarrh, colic, coughs, diar- rhea, flatulence, halitosis, hiccups, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual cramps, nausea, poor appetite, and whooping cough. They are sometimes added to cough syrups and lozenges because of their soothing effect on coughs and their pleasant taste. The essential oil from the seeds is used to prevent and treat lice and scabies.
The seeds, with their licorice-like flavor, improve the taste of other medicines and are used to flavor bread, cakes, cookies, fruits, soups, sauces, and pickles. They are a primary ingredient in the museum, an after-dinner digestive cake. They also can be eaten by themselves; they function as both a digestive aid and a breath freshener. Many alcoholic beverages are made with anise, including Pernod, Raki, Aguardiente, Uzo, Anisette, Kummel, and Ojen. Fresh anise leaves and stalks (before the plant has produced seed) are also edible can be added to salads.
Other Uses

The essential oil is used to flavour unpleasant medicines, toothpaste, and mouthwashes and to scent soaps. In

In India, anise water is used as a cologne. Stuffed in a sachet and taken to bed, anise seeds are said to prevent nightmares. Some believe that hanging a sprig of anise on one’s bedpost promotes youthfulness. Anise seeds are irresistible to mice and can be used as bait to catch the rodents.

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