Anise
Name
Arabic: Al-Yansoon (Anise)
English: Anise seeds (Pimpinella anisum)
Botanical Description
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an annual herb in the Apiaceae family. Characteristics include:
Grooved slender stems (30-70cm tall)
Heart-shaped lower leaves and feathery upper leaves
Small white flowers in umbels
Small oval fruits (seeds) 3-5mm long
Gray-brown seed color
Strong aromatic scent and sweet flavor
Main Varieties
Common Sweet Anise
Star Anise (different botanical origin)
Health Benefits
Digestive aid: Reduces bloating and gas
Natural sedative: Promotes relaxation
Cough relief: Eases respiratory congestion
Lactation booster: For nursing mothers
Antispasmodic: Relieves intestinal colic
Medical Uses
Alleviates cold/flu symptoms
Reduces menstrual pain
Infant colic relief
Cultivation Methods
Soil: Light, well-drained
Light: Full sun
Watering: Moderate (when surface dries)
Propagation: Direct seeding
Planting season: Early spring after frost
Medicinal Parts
Ripe seeds (main part)
Essential oil
Active Compounds
Essential oil (anethole 80-90%)
Phenolic compounds
Flavonoids
Coumarins
Organic acids
Export details to all parts of the world
Anise grains for export
Drying: Natural sun drying and
industrial drying
Packaging: Bags
Package Weight: 20 kg
Container: 20-foot container
Sorting and Packing: Automate
Star Anise