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Anise

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Pimpinella anisum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Anethole
Essential oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract.
  • Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.
  • Increases perspiration.
  • Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes.
  • Causes hallucinations.

    Miscellaneous information

  • Anise is also used in perfumes, soaps, beverages, baked goods, liqueur, and as a flavoring.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Increases sex drive.
  • Decreases colic.
  • Treats asthma.
  • Kills body lice when applied externally.
  • Treats bronchitis.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
    short periods of time.

  • For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms : What to do:
    OIL MAY CAUSE:
    Difficulty breathing Seek emergency treatment.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Seizures Seek emergency treatment.
    Skin irritation when applied Discontinue. Call doctor when
    to skin convenient.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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