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Anise
Anise
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological 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 |
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immediately. |
| Seizures |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Skin irritation when applied |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
| to skin |
convenient. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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