Scientific Name: Pimpinella Anisum
Origin: Turkey
Family: Umbelliferae, Carrot
AKA: Aniseed, Sweet Cumin, Chinese Anise, Illicium,
Parts Used: Essential oil and seeds
Active Compounds: Contains 70-90% Anethole from the 1-4% volatile oil, fatty acid, flavonoids, furanocoumarins, sterols, proteins, and phenylpropanoids, coumarins, and carbohydrates.
Background: Ancient Romans used it as part of their meals Some even used it as an aphrodisiac.
Description: Native to the Mediterranean, Asian, and North African regions, this plant grows up to 2 feet tall and has grows annually to produce feather-laden leaves and yellow flowers. It is cultivated in gardens and grown on a commercial scale. When seeds ripen in warm months, they are harvested and dried in trays.
Safety: Do not use if pregnant, unless used as a flavoring in food. Only take the essential oil orally with a doctor's supervision. High doses of the oil can cause nausea and vomiting.
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