BASIC INFORMATION  

Biological name (genus and species):  Pimpinella anisum  

Parts used for medicinal purposes:
 Seeds
 
Chemicals this herb contains:  
 Anethole
 Essential oils 
 
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.