Anis – pimpinela anisum

The anise is a perennial medicinal plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. This medicinal plant has small white flowers around 3 mm in diameter with five petals, joined in flower clusters having stalked flowers arranged singly along an elongated unbranched axis. The fruits of Anise are between 3-5 mm in length with excellent medicinal properties. Throughout the world, anise is used to treat a variety of health problems.

Anise is used to treat digestive and stomach problems like gastritis, stomach aches, heartburn, and flatulence.  It is also used as a remedy for asthma, respiratory diseases, bad breath, and to increase one’s appetite.  For this reason, it is also used in treatment for eating disorders like anorexia.  Anise can also ease nervous anxiety, help colds and coughs, bronchitis, and aid with tonsillitis.