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Pimpinella anisum

Plant Name: Pimpinella anisum

Family: Umbelliferae

Category: Expel wind dampness

Common names: Anise, Aniseed

Properties: Acrid, Sweet Warm

Western Functions: ,

Energetic Functions:

Indications:
1. Moves Qi, relaxes the mind, sedates spasms, and dries dampness
2. Benefits the Lung and Heart Qi: Fatigue
3. Benefits the Lungs, relieves wheezing, and expels phlegm
4. Other: insufficient breast milk, insect repellent for scabies and lice

Part used: Seed

Habitat:

Combinations:

Traditional Combinations:

Caution:

Preparation: Infusion

Dosage: 5-10 grams as tea or in formula.

Part used: Seed

Notes:

The better mousetrap. Pythagoras (6th century BC) believed that holding Anise could prevent seizures.

Used throughout history as a digestive aid and for gas.

One of the few Umbelliferae family plants which increase the Qi