Anise seed whole (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise seed whole (Pimpinella anisum)
    Code: s16
    Price: $9.00
    Shipping Weight: 0.10 pounds
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    Cakes, pastry, ouzo. 2.4 Ounces.
    Healing Attributes

    Anise is helpful for all sorts of coughs and helps to relieve congestion. It is useful added to syrups and lozenges. Or a tea can be made by steeping one teaspoon of the seeds in a cup of boiling water for ten minutes. Take up to one and a half cups per day. You can also make a tincture to keep on hand by using two ounces of seeds per ½ quart brandy and a pinch of lemon peel. Let sit two to three weeks. Take one teaspoon as needed.

    Some say anise is high in estrogen content and can be used to stimulate the flow of breast milk. It is also used to ease the pangs of childbirth. It may also help relieve the discomfort of menopause.

    Anise seed is good for the digestive system and can be used to stimulate the appetite, aid in digestion, or relieve cramps, nausea, flatulence, or colic. A few seeds taken with water will cure hiccups.

    Anise may increase the amount of iron that is absorbed into the body.


    Use in Magic: A magick herb used to ward off the Evil Eye and also to increase personal psychic abilities.

    Magical Attributes

    Anise is associated with the element of air, the God Apollo, the planets Mercury and Jupiter and the astrological sign Gemini. Anise is also considered masculine.

    Hang an anise seed head from your bedpost to restore lost youth. Use anise in dream pillows to keep away nightmares and ensure a good night’s sleep.

    Fresh anise leaves or anise seeds used in a potpourri will protect a room from evil spirits and intentions. It can be used in holy waters for blessing and exorcisms.

    It is said that the scent stirs up lust. Anise seeds carried in a sachet will ward off the evil eye.

    Anise aids in divination and may be added to a ritual bath and/or burned while meditating or divining.

    Anise has been used as an offering to entice spirits to aid in magical operations.

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