Aniseed
pimpinella anisum, China
Family: Umbelliferae
Also known as: Anise, sweet cumin.
Extracted by steam distillation of the seeds.
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Description: Annual herb -
2ft - 3ft max with small white flowers. Native to Greece
and Egypt, but now commercially grown mainly in China
and India.
History/Tradition: Used as
a spice, also for coughs, flatulence and colic, for
period pains and to promote lactation. Also used to make
a tea and the seeds have also been smoked when mixed
with other herbs.
For the Scientists: Trans-anethole
is the main constituent.
Characteristics: Warm, spicy-sweet. Good
masking agent
Properties: For dull and congested skin, and
irritated skin conditions such as psoriasis. Circulation
and joints - the build up of toxins gout, arthritis, and
rheumatism. For the digestion - anemia, anorexia,
flatulence and indigestion. Respiratory system -
Bronchitis and coughs. Also fatigue, migraine and
nervous tension.
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Safety
Data |
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Can cause skin irritation
in some, especially if you are prone to
allergies.
In large doses Aniseed is
a narcotic, and slows down the
circulation. Use only in small doses. |
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