Description
Anise is an herb. The seed (fruit) and oil, and less frequently the
root and leaf, are used to make medicine.
Anise is used for upset stomach, intestinal gas,runny nose and as
an expectorant to increase productive cough as a diuretic to
increase urine flow, and as an appetite stimulant. Women use anise
to increase milk flow when nursing, start menstruation , treat
menstrual discomfort or pain, ease childbirth and increase sex
drive, Men use anise to treat symptoms of male menopause Other
uses include treatment of seizure, nicotine dependence,trouble
sleeping, and constipation
Some people apply anise directly to the skin.
In foods, anise is used as a flavoring agent. It has a sweet,
aromatic taste that resembles the taste of black licorice. Anise is
also used in dairy products, gelatins, meats, candies, and breath
fresheners.
In manufacturing, anise is often used as a fragrance in soap,
creams, perfumes, and sachets.
