anise (Anisi fructus)

General

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

Pronunciation:
an-is

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Trade Name(s)

  • anise seed
  • sweet cumin
  • Pimpinella anisum

Ther. Class.

expectorant

antiflatulent

antispasmodics

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