Anise seed

Anisi fructus, anise.  

Anise consists of the dried fruits of Pimpinella anisum L.  [Fam.  Apiaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.  

The drug contains essential oil.  

Uses

Internal:

• Dyspeptic complaints.  

Internal and external use:

• Catarrhs of the respiratory tract.  

Contraindications

Allergy to anise and anethole.  

Side Effects

Occasional allergic reactions of skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Internal:
Average daily dosage:

• 3 g of drug;
• Essential oil 0.3 g;
• equivalent preparations.  

External:

• Preparations containing 5 - 10 percent essential oil.  

Comminuted drug for infusions and other galenical preparations for internal use or for inhalation.  

Note:The purpose of an external application of an anise preparation is the inhalation of essential oil.  

Expectorant
Mildly antispasmodic
Antibacterial