Anise
pimpinella anisum
Umbelliferae

CONDITIONS
lung congestion and whooping cough

REMEDY
Appetite loss
Bronchitis
Colds
Cough
Fever
Liver and gallbladder
Sore throat
Tendency to infection

Promotes onset of menstruation, taken as an infusion.

Soothing Eyewash

Anise oil helps relieve cramping and spasms,
good stomach tonic.

Anise is used for an upset stomach,
but its effectiveness remains unproven.

Insomnia;
take a few seeds in a glass of milk
before going to bed.

Tea made from equal parts each anise, caraway and fennel.
Excellent intestinal purifier.

Its sweetness, anise is a good additive
to improve flavor of other medicines.

How To Prepare;
Crushed Anise can be made into a tea.
Preparations of essential oil of Anise can be used for inhalation.

To make anise tea to calm stomach or relieve gas
crush 1 teaspoon of aniseed in 1 cup boiling water.
Steep 10 to 20 minutes.
Drink up to 3 cups a day.

For additional stomach relief, add dried or fresh peppermint leaf.

Anise tea for an infant; dilute 1/2 cup of tea with 1/2 cup of water.
Cool suffiently.

Typical Dosage
When taken orally, the usual daily dosage is:
Dried Anise seed: 3 grams (a heaping half-teaspoonful)

Essential oil of Anise: 0.3 grams


Culinary Use
Nutrients





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