Aniseeds contains a good amount of volatile oil, consisting of largely
trans-anethole(70-90%) with estragole, anisic acid, b-caryophylline,
anisal dehyde, linalool; the polymers of anethole, dianethole and
photoanethole. It also contains fatty acids, sterols, proteins and
carbohydrates.
Aniseed is effective to help with
There are many other illnesses which can be cured using aniseed. It is a
good mouth freshener. The anethole contained in anise has excellent
expectorant qualities, as well as antimicrobial activities.
Anise is good for lactating mothers which helps in the formation of
breasts milk. It contains estrogen which helps to fight menopausal
problems in ladies.