• ANISE • Pimpinella anisum Aniseed sweet cumin | |
Apiaceae - Pimpinella anisum | |
Scientific classification From Wikipedia | Photo: Copyright © 2007 David Monniaux (France) release under GFDL 1.2 & CC by SA 2.0 |
Kingdom ♦ Plantae | |
Division ♦ Magnoliophyta | |
Class ♦ Magnoliopsida | |
Order ♦ Apiales | |
Family ♦ Apiaceae | |
Genus ♦ Pimpinella | |
Species ♦ P. anisum | |
Healing Powers Aromatic ♦ Carminative ♦ Diaphoretic ♦ Diuretic ♦ Pectoral ♦ Relaxant ♦ Stomachic ♦ Stimulant ♦ Tonic | |
“Phytotechniques” - Parts of the Plant Utilized Roots ♣ and ♣ Seeds | |
Traditionally or Folkloric Healing Applications Asthma (spasmodic) • Bronchitis • Catarrh (infant) • Colic• Coughs (dry) • Flatulence • Nausea • Soporific • • Its said that also can stop hiccups • | |
Gastronomy It is employed to macerate fish, poultry, soups, and root vegetable dishes. A great number of alcoholic beverage and cocktails are made or flavored with aniseed | |
Photo by Peng, Permission GFDL 1.2 |
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