Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Anise (Sandwort) |
Botanical Name |
Pimpinella anisum |
System Affected |
gas, stimulant, asthma, breathing, aphrodisiac |
Properties |
very good for gas, check pain in bowels due to over-distention by gas. inhaling, or absorbing into body, the oil has stimulating effect. erection problems stimulates vital organs asthma bad breath promotes lactation expectorant, antiviral effects similar to estrogen, female sex drive |
Description |
a spice |
Origin |
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Notes |
used as a spice |
Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
1oz powder to 1 pint water |
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