Anise Seeds (Aniseed/Anesoon) تخم انیسوں

Overview

Anise seeds, also known as aniseed, are the small, oval-shaped seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant, which belongs to the Apiaceae family. Anise seeds have a distinct sweet and aromatic flavor reminiscent of licorice or fennel. They contribute a warm, slightly spicy, and sweet taste to dishes and beverages. Anise seeds have been used traditionally in herbal medicine for their potential health benefits. Anise is used for upset stomach, intestinal gas, “runny nose,” and as an expectorant to increase productive cough, as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and as an appetite stimulant. Women use anise to increase milk flow when nursing, start menstruation, treat menstrual discomfort or pain, ease childbirth, and increase sex drive. Men use anise to treat symptoms of “male menopause.” Other uses include treatment of seizures, nicotine dependence, trouble sleeping (insomnia), asthma, and constipation.