Aniseed
Indigenous to
Turkey
but grown
worldwide, it grows up to 60 cm in height. Only the
seeds from the fruit
are used in whole for its oil or ground into a powder.
The fruits are
covered
with short hairs with each fruit containing two dark
seeds with light
ribs.
The aniseed seeds are often used in confectionery and
used to flavor
some
food and drinks.
Warning
Pimpinella
and
Illicium
verum (Chinese star anise) should not be confused
with Japanese star
anise
(Illicium lanceolatum), which is poisonous.
Medical
Uses
Chest
tightness,
Bronchitis,
Tracheitis or a Mild Asthma Attack reliever:
Drinking Concentrated
aniseed
oil of 4 drops in warm water or regular infusion tea
made from the
dried
seeds or fruits of the plant and drink when
needed.
Expectorant
for
hacking
coughs and catarrh chew and swallow up to a dozen
seeds at a time or
take
infusion tea as needed.
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