Anise

BASIC INFORMATION

Biological name (genus and species):
Pimpinella anisum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Anethole
Essential oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract.

Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.

Increases perspiration.

Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes.

Causes hallucinations.

Miscellaneous information

Anise is also used in perfumes, soaps, beverages, baked goods, liqueur, and as a flavoring.

UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

Increases sex drive.

Decreases colic.

Treats asthma.

Kills body lice when applied externally.

Treats bronchitis.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Don't take if you:

Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

Consult your doctor if you:

Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.

Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Pregnancy:

Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Breast-feeding:

Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Storage:

Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

Safe dosage:

At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

TOXICITY

Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.

For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms :	What to do:
OIL MAY CAUSE:
Difficulty breathing	Seek emergency treatment.
Nausea	Discontinue. Call doctor
	immediately.
Seizures	Seek emergency treatment.
Skin irritation when applied	Discontinue. Call doctor when
to skin	convenient.
Vomiting	Discontinue. Call doctor
	immediately.