Anise

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Pimpinella anisum Linn.belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Anisun.
The English Name for this herb is Anise.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Aniseed, Anisun, Badiyan-e-Roomi, Sonf Rumi.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Abortifacient, Anodyne, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-parasitic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Flavouring Agent, Liver Tonic, Oestrogenic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic.

Seeds:

  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aromatic
  • Demulcent
  • Emmenagogue
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


  • Oil:
  • Aromatic
  • Stomachic


  • Fruit:
  • Lactagogue


  • Indications

    The Indications of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Flatulence, Nausea, Scabies, Cholera, Dysmenorrhoea, Neuralgia, Cough, Asthma, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Insomnia, Migraine, Epilepsy, Stomachache, Spleen Affections, Renal Colic, Urine Retention, Phlegm, Breast Milk Deficiency, Hepatic Affections.

    The Indications of Seeds of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Flatulence, Indigestion, Colic, Dyspepsia, Bowel Complaints, Bronchial Catarrhal Affections.

    The Indications of Oil of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Intestinal Colic, Inner Ear Laceration, Headache, Vascular Keratitis, Scybola, Otitis, Flatulence.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Pimpinella anisum Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Pimpinella anisum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    BINGERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    GESTOFILL (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    GESTOPAN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    HABB-E-SOORANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUNEHAL GRIPE WATERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    RENO TABQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SHARBAT-E- BAZOORIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SUALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SURFICOL TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Pimpinella anisum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawa ul-Kurkam, Hab Suranjan, Hab-e-Shabyar, Hab-i-Ayarij, Irtifal Ghudaddi, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Shehryaran, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Murrawehul-Arwah, Ma;jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Safuf Namak Sulaimani, Sherbet bazuri Har, Sherbet Mushil compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    AquaN/A
    Whole Herb2.000g - 5.000g
    SeedsN/A

    Herb's Description

    Pimpinella anisum Linn.. An annual herb, 30-60 cm high; leaves pinnatifid or ternately pinnate; fiowers srna!i5 white in compound umbels. Fruit (schizocarp or cremocarp) ovoid or pyriform, laterally compressed3 3-5 mm in length and 2-3 mm broad, greyish-green to greyish-brown; mericarp broadly ovoid, 5-ridged with short hairs and numerous vittae

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, Egypt, India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. Also found in other areas of the world.
    Odor: The odor of Pimpinella anisum Linn. is Aromatic
    Taste: Spicy

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In excessive doses,anethole can cause dermatitis,erythema,scaling and vesiculation.Aniseed can cause cheilitis and stomatitis.Anethole may cause headache.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pimpinella anisum Linn.. (work in progress)