Anise Seeds
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Anise, also called aniseed, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. The humble anise plant most probably originated from the fertile plains of the Nile river delta in Egypt. Flavorwise, anise seed bears similarities to other spices, such as star anise, fennel and licorice.

Anise was first cultivated in Egypt and the Middle East, but was brought to Europe for its medical value. The plant grows best in light, fertile, well-drained soil.

Western cuisines have long used anise to flavor dishes, drinks and candies. It is sweet and aromatic, bearing a very characteristic flavor which easily distinguishes the seeds from other spices. The seeds, whole or ground, are used in preparation of medicinal tea, usually alongside other spices and herbs. They are also used in a wide variety of regional and ethnic confectioneries, including black jelly beans, British aniseed balls, Australian humbugs, Italian pizzelle and many other national sweets and dishes.

Anise is also used to flavor Middle Eastern arak, Colombian aguardiente, French absinthe, Greek ouzo, Bulgarian mastika and many more liquors.

In culinary preparation, the delicate spice is used as a flavoring base in soups, sauces, breads, cakes and biscuits. Also, it is very popular in both sweet and savory dishes and oftentimes, besides the whole seeds, ground anise powder can be added to the recipes at the last minute, to prevent the evaporation of essential volatile oils in them.

Although very popular in cooking, confectionary and liquor making, anise seeds possess an aray of medicinal properties.

Medicinal Applications:

The exotic anise spice carries some of the most important plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have antioxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties.
Anise seed oil obtained from extraction from the seeds has found application in many traditional medicines as a stomachic, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, expectorant, stimulant and tonic agent.
The seeds are an excellent source of many essential B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin.
The spicy seeds also contain admirable amounts of minerals like calcium, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium.
Additionally, anise contains considerable amounts of Vitamin A and C.
Teas and decoctions made from anise are an excellent remedy for asthma, bronchitis cough as well as digestive disorders such as flatulence, bloating, colicky stomach pain, nausea and indigestion.
The essential oil anethole, present in anise in concentration of up to 75-90%, has been found to have estrogenic effects. The decoction obtained from the seeds is oftentimes prescribed in the nursing mothers to promote breast-milk production.
Anise seed water is very helpful in relieving running nose conditions in infants, due to the spice's oils gentle nature.
It is often chewed after a meal in India and Pakistan in order to refresh post-meal breath.

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