Scientific Name  :  Pimpinella anisum
Origin  :  India

Anise belongs to the herbs that stand out as it offers many therapeutic and cosmetic properties along with many nutrients.

The major constituent of anise is anethole. Other constituents include gamma-himachalene (2-4%), p-anisaldehyde (<1%), methylchavicol (0.9-1.5%), cis-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate (approximately 3%), and trans-pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate (approximately 1.3%). Pimpinella essential oils also contain mono-, sesqui- and tri-norsesquiterpenoids, propenylphenols, and pseudoisoeugenols. Flavonoids isolated from anise include quercetin 3-glucuronide, rutin, luteolin 7-glucoside, isoorientin, isovitexin, apigenin 7-glucoside and a luteolin glycoside.

From the fruit of anise, eight glycosides of 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol were found.  

Anise has been shown to contain aflatoxin, a mycotoxin. Anise also contains acetaldehyde, alpha-pinene, alpha-terpineol, alpha-zingiberene, anisaldehyde, anisic-acid, anisyl-alcohol, curcumene, ascorbic-acid, bergapten, beta-bisabolene, beta-pinene, boron, caffeic-acid, calcium, camphene, chlorogenic-acid, choline, copper etc.

Key Benefits

1. It fights off infections which can cause acne.
2. It also deep cleanses the skin from the pores so that acne doesn't begin in the first place.
3. It heals wounds.
4. Reduces scars.
5. It acts as an antiseptic.
6. It repairs damaged skin.
7. It has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.
8. Prevents dandruff.
9. It gives you clear scalp.
10. Promotes hair growth.
11. Keeps your hair and skin hydrated.
12. Keeps your hair shiny and glossy.
13. Reduces the problem of dry scalp.
14. Makes your hair strong and healthy.
15. It is a natural moisturizer.
16. It gives you envious glow.
17. It removes fine lines and wrinkles.
18. Has anti-aging properties