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Anise
Anise
The plant has a grooved stem and alternately arranged leaves. The lower leaves are round with a toothed edge and petioles which can be between 4 and 10 cm (1.6–3.9 in) in length.
Anise seed, or Pimpinella anisum, is a powerhouse of a spice.
Uses of Anise
Anise is easy to grow in the garden, where it serves as a natural insecticide. But it’s after harvest when it can really go to work for you nutritionally.
Anise's use in cooking dates to the ancient Egyptians, though it was the Romans who ate anise seed cakes after meals to ease digestion. Anise is also a traditional digestive aid in India, where people also know it as a breath freshener.
In foods, anise is used as a flavouring agent. It has a sweet, aromatic taste that resembles the taste of black liquorice. Anise is also used in dairy products, gelatine, meats, candies, and breath fresheners. Anise seed is the flavouring for some alcoholic beverages.
Health benefits of Anise
Anise has antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Anise is used for everything from coughs and colds to stomach problems like peptic ulcers, it can also help in Menopause symptom relief.
Anise seed can reduce the symptoms of depression, it contains relatively high concentrations of iron so it can prevent anaemia.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER 100 GRAMS
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Calories7
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Protein0g
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Fat0g
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Carbohydrates1g
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Fiber0g
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Sugar0g
