ANISE

pimpinella anisum L.
Apiaceae
UMBELLIFERAE

CAUTIONS
Contraindications/Notes
None known with intake and use
of with appropriate therapeutic dosages.
Toxic in large quantities.

Avoid If...
Don't take this herb if you are allergic
to Anise or its main ingredient, anethole.

Special Cautions
Anise poses no known risks
when taken at customary dosage levels.
There is a slight possibility that you could
develop an allergic sensitivity to the herb.

Possible Drug Interactions
No interactions have been reported.

Special Information
If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
No harmful effects are known.

ACTIONS
Antibacterial
Antispasmodic
Aromatic
Carminative
Expectorant
Digestive
digestive tonic
Expectorant
Hormonal
natural estrogen promoter
Muscle Relaxant
Sedative
Stimulant
Stomachic
Tonic

Though it is mild, anise may help to relieve
the discomfort of menopause.
Its suggested that anise may be beneficial to women
because certain chemicals in the plant are chemical cousins
to the female hormone estrogen.


Special Thanks

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