What does it help with
- Bloating, intestinal cramps, flatulence
- Cough and bronchitis
- Breast milk support
- Breath freshening
Active compounds
Essential oils (anethole 75–90 %), pseudoisoeugenol, coumarins.
Anethole relaxes intestinal smooth muscle and reduces mucus surface tension.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – September
Plant partsseeds a herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaSpiceOilSyrup
Pro tip: Anise syrup with thyme is the gold standard for children's cough.
Recipes
1 Anise tea ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds, steep 8 min. Drink after meals.
2 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
3 Anise water for colic ▾
Fill a dry, clean jar with dried herb. Pour in olive or sunflower oil so the plant is completely submerged. Seal and place in a sunny spot for 4–6 weeks. Strain through gauze. Apply directly to the skin or use as a base for ointment.
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