Small achenes (dried fruits) that share the aroma of star anise despite being different botanic families. Useful for herbalism and liqueur making. Has digestive and deflating properties.
Used in the distillation of traditional Mediterranean liqueurs: “Ouzo” in Greece, “Arak” in Lebanon, “Raki” in Turkey, “Anisette”, “Pernod” and “Pastis” in France and “Mistrà” in Italy.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in subjects sensitive to anethole.
