Anise Seed Whole (OG) (PIMPINELLA ANISUM)

Description:
Whole Anise is the dried ripe fruit from an aromatic, small annual herb belonging to the Umbelliferae family. The tear-shaped seeds are identified by their distinctive, sweet licorice flavor. The seeds can be ground fresh, or used whole to add a warm, licorice-like flavor to your favorite dish.

Origin:
Egypt

Other Names:
Aniseed, Aniseseed, Anneys, Sweet Cumin, Yanisin

Part Used:
Whole seed

Culinary Uses:
Anise Seed is used extensively to flavor liquors, baked goods, fruit dishes, and meats. Anise Seed also makes a wonderful addition to teas.
To make a tea, crush 1 tablespoon of dried Anise Seeds, and add to 2 cups of boiling water, reduce the temperature and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, and quickly strain the tea.

Medicinal Uses:
Anise Seed has warming and stimulating actions and is useful for circulation and digestive disorders. The seeds are used in cough medicine, as it aids in loosening phlegm. It is the mildest of the herbs used for these purposes.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Anise Seed is not recommended to be used during pregnancy or nursing.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Protection, purification, youth, and ward off the evil eye.
Planet Rulership: Jupiter
Element Rulership: Air
Gender: Masculine
Sign: Aquarius

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