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Scientific Name: Pimpinella Anisum
AKA: Aniseed, Sweet Cumin, Chinese Anise, Illicium, Star Anise
Medicinal Properties
Ancient medical practice used Anise for a variety of ailments, from asthma to indigestion. As an
expectorant, it could relieve the symptoms of asthma, but is more commonly used to clear up cold
symptoms.
Anise is known for its ability to help with impotence. It helps in milk production when seeds are used
for their mild estrogenic effect. It’s also used to treat indigestion and colic because it helps reduce
nausea, gas and bloating.
Anise Seed is used to treat toothaches when taken orally and treats lice and scabies when seeds are
used topically on affected areas.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Apollo, Mercury
Used for Protection, Purification & Youth
Deals with inner, personal issues related to lack of fulfillment. Helps one to become more open to
happiness and enjoy company of others.
Put in dream pillows to protect from nightmares. Brings protection when traveling in the astral plane.
Include Anise in Handfasting and Wedding cakes.
Did You Know? (Background)
Used by ancient Greeks who touted the benefits of Anise and its ability to contribute to the relief and
cure of many common ailments. Ancient Romans also used it as part of their meals and it was prepared
for medicinal processing to treat digestion, colic, and nausea. Some even used it as an aphrodisiac.
English herbalists started using it to treat hiccups, for lactation treatment, and for edema or water
retention. They also found it helpful to use in the fight against headaches and asthma, prostate cancer,
and cholera.
Safety
Do not use if pregnant, unless used as a flavoring in food. Only take essential oil orally with a doctor's
supervision. High doses of the oil can cause nausea and vomiting.
AKA: Aniseed, Sweet Cumin, Chinese Anise, Illicium, Star Anise
Medicinal Properties
Ancient medical practice used Anise for a variety of ailments, from asthma to indigestion. As an
expectorant, it could relieve the symptoms of asthma, but is more commonly used to clear up cold
symptoms.
Anise is known for its ability to help with impotence. It helps in milk production when seeds are used
for their mild estrogenic effect. It’s also used to treat indigestion and colic because it helps reduce
nausea, gas and bloating.
Anise Seed is used to treat toothaches when taken orally and treats lice and scabies when seeds are
used topically on affected areas.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Deities: Apollo, Mercury
Used for Protection, Purification & Youth
Deals with inner, personal issues related to lack of fulfillment. Helps one to become more open to
happiness and enjoy company of others.
Put in dream pillows to protect from nightmares. Brings protection when traveling in the astral plane.
Include Anise in Handfasting and Wedding cakes.
Did You Know? (Background)
Used by ancient Greeks who touted the benefits of Anise and its ability to contribute to the relief and
cure of many common ailments. Ancient Romans also used it as part of their meals and it was prepared
for medicinal processing to treat digestion, colic, and nausea. Some even used it as an aphrodisiac.
English herbalists started using it to treat hiccups, for lactation treatment, and for edema or water
retention. They also found it helpful to use in the fight against headaches and asthma, prostate cancer,
and cholera.
Safety
Do not use if pregnant, unless used as a flavoring in food. Only take essential oil orally with a doctor's
supervision. High doses of the oil can cause nausea and vomiting.
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