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anise (aˑ·n n Latin name: Pimpinella anisum; part used: fruit; uses: antibacterial, stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, diaphoretic, pulmonary ailments and disorders, sinus infections, colic, cancer, cholera, dysmenorrhea, sleep disorders, upset stomachs, nausea, lice, migraines, neuralgia, rashes; precautions: pregnancy, (essential oil) children, patients with liver or kidney disease; can cause seizures, edema in the lungs, hypermineralocorticism, stomatitis, nausea, and contact dermatitis. Also called aniseed and sweet cumin. anise dried seeds of the plant Pimpinella anisum of the family Umbelliferae. Anise oil is extracted and used as a flavoring, as a carminative and in broiler feeding as an appetizer. Has an attraction for animals and sometimes used as a decoy in traps. See also aniseed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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