Anise Essential Oil

Anise essential oil is not frequently used. Anise seeds are the basis for the Italian liqueur "anisette," which is a popular after-dinner drink. Its seeds are also used to make various forms of licorice, which is known in traditional medicine to aid the digestion. That is why "anisette" is an after-dinner drink: it too aids the digestion, and is also referred to as a "digestive."

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Botanical family: Umbelliferae
Extraction: Steam distillation from seeds of fruit
Properties: Antispasmodic, diuretic, antiseptic, stimulant; helps with lactation in pregnant women; promotes menses; also assists with indigestion, cramps, and gas

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