Anise's scientific name is pimpinella anisum or
aniseed. It's a flowering plant (meaning it produces seeds) in the Apiaceae
family. It was originally grown in Southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean
region of the world. The anise plan grows annually and can reach three feet
tall. The plant has leaves that are shallow and around half an inch to two
inches in length,
The medicinal qualities of anise have been known to
man as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Anise aids in the body's
digestion and fat metabolism. In the Middle East, India, and in parts of
Europe, anise is used as a breath freshener.Anise is useful in a variety of
respiratory diseases, such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis. A topical
application is helpful in treating skin disorders such as oiliness, scabies and
lice. Chewing the seeds help freshen breath and remedy insomnia.Anise seeds
have been used as medicinal supplements since ancient civilizations. Ancient
Mediterranean and ancient Middle Eastern civilizations originally used anise as
a spice or oil in cooking
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