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Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Source: Trade
Anise is commonly used for:
Bacterial Conditions
- eradicates intestinal bacteria
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
Seeds:
- insomnia (taken with warm milk)
Female Conditions
- induces menstruation
- promotes milk in nursing mothers
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- digestive infections
- colic, especially in infants
- eases colic-type pains
- flatulence (gas)
- halitosis (bad breath)
- improves appetite
- indigestion
- nausea
- promotes digestion
- purifies intestines, with Caraway and Fennel
- soothes digestion
Anise Oil:
- expels flatulence
- is used as a stomach tonic
- relieves cramps and spasms
Inflammatory Conditions
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- bronchitis
- chest infections
- loosens tight phlegm
- persistent hard, dry coughs
- reduces congestion and irritation in the lungs
- spasmodic asthma
Other
Externally it can be used as a salve for:
and a wash for:
Other Uses:
- on buns and rolls (seeds)
- to flavor liquor
- to condition horses (seeds)
Action:
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- antispasmodic [an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions]
- aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
- carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
- digestive [aids the digestive system]
- expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
- pectoral [remedy for pulmonary or other lung and chest diseases]
- stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
- stomachic [an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
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