Can Anise Cure What Ails You?

re: Can Anise Cure What Ails You?

MoonLtStrl — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:48:36 GMT

Instead of dessert, I like to take dates and dip them in anise seed. It helps my digestion and tastes like black licorice candy!

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Tom Barrett — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:05:03 GMT

Why would anybody want to use any herb that contains phytoestrogens? Especially any man!?

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idahogirl — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:51:51 GMT

I have found luck with anise seed essential oil for helping with an asthma attack. Just smelling it helped but also rubbing on the chest.

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Sarasmiles — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:31:14 GMT

I add a half teaspoon to my ground coffee when brewing a pot. Delicious!

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PPARGammaGirl — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:52:18 GMT

Umm, HELLO! Oseltamivir AKA Tamiflu is made from star anise and we all know a) it doesn't work and b) causes hallucinations and people jumping out of windows. When you isolate compounds from a natural substance you lose the synergy of the whole plant. Star anise in my Chinese cooking is fine. Tamiflu is not.

re: Can Anise Cure What Ails You?

Patty D — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:18:55 GMT

It was a great article until I got to this:

These results suggest that Pimpinella essential oils may be a source of potent compounds that could be used in developing powerful new pharmaceuticals and agrochemical agents.

When will they ever learn?

re: Can Anise Cure What Ails You?

mmc88121 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:53:48 GMT

Very interesting and informative. I have always liked the smell of anise, and now it is even better for you than previously thought.

Mary