Anise seed, Star of Anise

Anise is best known for baking cookies, cakes, and pasta dishes. However, in the herbal world, Anise has many great properties. Its licorice flavor is tasted in many cough drops. Closely related to Fennel, both herbs have the reputation of helping relieve gas pains and bloating. Both herbs also share the increase in milk production in nursing mothers. Anise seed is also helpful in delayed periods. Anise is also known for breaking up congestion, easing a cough, and being an expectorant. Anise is one of the few herbs that can multi-task in the body! Doing many functions in the body to bring healing is what Anise does best. You’ll find the great taste of Anise in our Winter Spice tea.