Anise
Healing essence of anise Anti-cancer Anise is a Mediterranean spice that, in the West, is used mainly to flavor confectionery. In its native countries it is an important flavoring for alcoholic drinks like raki, ouzo and pernod. Traditionally it is used to treat coughs. Medicinal propertiesAnise contains limonene which is known to have an inhibitory effect against a number of cancers.It also contains eugenol which inhibits platelet aggregation. This makes it a valuable spice to take in the prevention of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Important phytonutrientsAntioxidants: Caffeic acid, camphene, chlorogenic acid, eugenol, myristicin, rutin.Others: Bergapten, limonene,pinenes, terpinols.
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