Pimpinella anisum
Description: A teaspoon of freshly ground anise seed brewed into an herbal tea can help relieve congestion from allergies, colds, or flu, and settle upset stomach with gas. Many herbalists note that the herb is it is also an antiseptic, antispasmodic, and soporific and that a few seeds taken with water will often cure hiccups.
The process of heating anise in baked goods releases compounds that act as very mild stimulants. The anethole released in grinding and baking slows the decay of the baked goods that otherwise might result from fungi or molds.
Typical Preparations: Whole or ground fruits, although flavor is better if the fruits are stored whole and ground just before use. It balances the flavors of bay leaf and cinnamon.
Medicinal Precautions: Allergies are possible, but rare. Not recommended while pregnant or nursing.
Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Anis seeds are an herb of protection said to avert all evil. In ancient Roman times, they were baked into a cake that was served at the end of the wedding feast. Purification, Protection, entices spirits to aid in spells, divination, psychic awareness, youth, In a pillow it wards off nightmares.
Aromatherapy Uses: Muscular aches and pains, Rheumatism, Bronchitis, Colds and coughs, Colic, Cramps, Flatulence, Indigestion.
What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.
