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                        All About Anise

                        Anise has commonly been used as a digestive aid, to help with coughing, reduce menopausal and menstrual issues, and to repel insects. The key anethole constituent comprises over 75% of the essential oil, with a possible estrogenic effect.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Due to anise's licorice-like flavor, it has been used as bait while fishing, since the taste entices fish.

                        Anise Research

                        Over 60 research articles were cataloged on anise. Human studies were found related to its qualities as a digestive aid, female health herb, and anti-tussive. It has also demonstrated insecticidal and repelling action and is antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral in vitro. Other in vitro studies show anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, smooth muscle relaxing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, anticonvulsive, and andi-depressive potential. More research is warranted. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Anise Research

                        Anise Blog Articles

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                        Anise Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum

                        Family: Apiaceae

                        Other Common Names

                        • Anise seed, aniseed, sweet cumin, hui qin, anis vert, phytoestrogen, pinella, shatpushpa
                        • Not to be confused with star anise (Illicium verum), with a similar chemistry profile, but possibly carcinogenic safrole content and higher estragole content.

                        Plant Description

                        Anise is an annual herb with white flowers and greenish yellow seeds, growing in warm climates like Turkey, Iran, India, and Egypt.

                        Herb Description

                        Anise seeds are used as tea infusions at about 3 grams per day for an adult. Essential oil is added to topical preparations as a mild spasmolytic and antibacterial, or added to a diffuser for its aromatic qualities.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is steam distilled from the seeds, and contains only 1.5% - 5% essential oil. It is thin, but congeals below 68 degrees. It has a clear to pale yellow color and smells and tastes like black licorice.

                        Key Constituents

                          • Anethole / Anise Camphor / Trans-Anethole
                          • Anisaldehyde / 4-Anisaldehyde / P-Anisaldehyde
                          • Methyl chavicol / Estragole / p-allyanisole / Isoanethole
                          • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene

                        Anise Recipes

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                        Fruity Herbal Tea Popsicle Recipe
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                        Yogi Tea Recipe

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        osteoporosis Osteoporosis
                        repellent Repellent
                        Stimulant / Improved Energy
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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