# 🌿 Anise
**Scientific Name:** Pimpinella anisum
**Botanical Family:** Apiaceae
**Plant Type:** Seed
**Geographical Origin:** Mediterranean
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## 🔹 Description
Anise seeds are used for digestion and respiratory health.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Digestive Aid, Respiratory Aid
– **Temperament:** Warm
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Cough
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Nausea
– Sore Throat
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp seeds steeped in tea
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Aids digestion and relieves respiratory issues.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Fennel for digestion
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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid excessive intake in pregnancy.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Anise** (*Pimpinella anisum*): a seed from Mediterranean. Properties: Digestive Aid, Respiratory Aid. Temperament: Warm. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.