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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

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Anise - Culinary Notes & Roots

Used in ancient times by the Egyptians in foods and drinks, as well as for medicinal purposes. In the old world it was used to treat head lice, mites and a remedy for menstrual cramping.

The anise seed was also used as an antiseptic in early times but was discontinued after toxicity in the blood was connected to its medicinal use.

In today's culinary world, anise is commonly used in cakes, pies - particularly apple and pear, cookies, pickles, breads and potpourri.herbs for weight loss, weight loss

The flower of the anise can be added to fruit salads; the steam and root can be used in soups and stews to add depth and flavor.

Anise - Herbal Medicine Uses

Medicinal uses for anise have included:

as a tea, used to calm cough

  as a tea, used as a cold remedy

as a tea, used for producing breast milk

as a tea, used as a natural antacid

Anise Seed Nutrition Facts

Units

Per 100 Grams

1 Tablespoon Whole

1 Teaspoon Whole
Energy, Calorie Values kcal 337 23 7
Protein g 17.60 1.18 0.37
Total lipid (fat) g 15.90 1.07 0.33
Fatty acids, total saturated g 0.586 0.039 0.012
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated g 9.780 0.655 0.205
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated g 3.150 0.211 0.066
Cholesterol mg 0 0 0
Caffeine mg 0 0 0
Carbohydrate, by difference g 50.02 3.35 1.05
Fiber, total dietary g 14.6 1.0 0.3
Calcium, Ca mg 646 43 14
Iron, Fe mg 36.96 2.48 0.78
Magnesium, Mg mg 170 11 4
Phosphorus, P mg 440 29 9
Potassium, K mg 1441 97 30
Sodium, Na mg 16 1 0
Zinc, Zn mg 5.30 0.36 0.11
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid mg 21.0 1.4 0.4
Thiamin mg 0.340 0.023 0.007
Riboflavin mg 0.290 0.019 0.006
Niacin mg 3.060 0.205 0.064
Vitamin B-6 mg 0.650 0.044 0.014
Folate, DFE mcg_DFE 10 1 0
Vitamin B-12 µg 0.00 0.00 0.00
Vitamin A, RAE mcg_RAE 16 1 0
Vitamin A, IU IU 311 21 7
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) µg 0.0 0.0 0.0
Vitamin D IU 0 0 0

Reference: Tom, the Biologist

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