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-spasmodicAromaticDemulcentEmmenagogueStimulantStomachic Oil:
AromaticStomachic 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
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
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Aqua | | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 2.000g - 5.000g | |
| Seeds | | N/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)