Aniseed
Pimpinella anisum Family: Umbelliferae
Overview
Aniseed is an aromatic herb native to Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean, now cultivated globally. Widely used for digestive and respiratory health, it also holds traditional value in spiritual practices and culinary uses.
Traditional Uses:
Spiritual Uses:
- Enhance psychic abilities, can be used in a mojo bag to help increase psychic dreams
Caution:
None
Parts Used:
Seeds
Applications:
1-2 tsp gently crushed seeds infused in 1 Cup boiling water or 1oz gently crushed seeds in 1 pint of boiling water; take 1 Cup up to three times daily; for help with flatulence, drink 1 Cup 30 minutes before meals
Personal Experience:
I've used it as a spice for baking and great for flavoring syrups
Habitat & Growing Conditions:
Prefers well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Grows well in USDA zones 4–11.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors:
Spicy, warm
Properties:
Key Constituents:
Sources:
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p87
The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p176
Herbs An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Kathi Keville p147
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