Healing Herbs: Anise
| Anise is a herb that is often used to flavor things. It is one of the ingredients in some natural root beers. A number of liquors including absinthe and ouzo use it for flavoring. It tastes like licorice. Anise can help with toothache and digestive problems. A cup of anise tea is said to be quite effective at relieving gas and bloating. Its oil is used to treat lice and psoriasis. Anise oil is also used as an expectorant and decongestant and is a common ingredient in cough drops and cough medicine. In ancient Greece, anise was used to treat breathing problems and to relieve pain. Chew an anise seed or two when you want to freshen your breath. |  |
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