Anise
(Pimpinella anisum)
☆☆☆please note, STAR ANISE scientific name is Illicium verum
OCCULT/METAPHYSICAL/CURIO:
■Spiritual/Psychic protection
■Money
■Friendship
■Clairvoyance
■Cleansing
■Beauty
■Banishing
TYPICAL USES IN HISTORIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES:
■Upset stomach
■Runny nose
■Expectorant
■Diuretic
■Appetite Stimulant
■Nicotine dependence
■Insomnia
■Menstrual discomfort
■”Male menopause”***
Flavoring in:
••alcohols/liquors/dairy/meats/candies/breath fresheners
••Nonconsumables: fragrance for soaps, or perfumes; also as an insecticide
more info:
https://www.rxlist.com/anise/supplements.htm
***https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/male-menopause/art-20048056
INTERACTIONS:
■Allergic reactions
■Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) MODERATE
■Contraceptives
■Hormone-sensitive conditions (please visit link provided below for more information)
more info:
https://www.rxlist.com/anise/supplements.htm#Interactions
extra info:
○○○Find out what the difference is here:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/anise-seed-vs-star-anise#what-is-anise-seed
○○○Hint : Anise Seed and Star Anise come from two entirely different plants with origins in different parts of the world.
DISCLAIMER:
I AM NOT A DOCTOR
Please seek the appropriate healthcare professionals to answer medical/drug-related questions. This information is for knowledge purposes only and not meant to replace any advice or care provided to you by your Health Care Team Providers. ANY INFORMATION WITHIN ‘BASICS OF BOTANICALS’ LITERARY WORKS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS MEDICAL ADVICE NOR SHOULD IT REPLACE ANY MEDICAL SERVICES. ‘BASICS OF BOTANICALS’ IS NOT A COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION; It is meant to be a spring-board type guide to getting individuals into searching in-depth further on their own. If any information is incorrect/missing, please email hwsbotanicalsemporium@gmail.com with the following:
- Citations missing or incomplete
- Inaccurate information
- The specific post/article in question
FACEBOOK link to H.W.’s Botanicals & Emporium
Leave a Reply