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ANISE SEED

Pimpinella Anisum 

Used to make amulets to protect against nightmares and to protect the person who travels to the astral realm while dreaming.  Used to invoke Mercury & Apollo. Used as a spice in cooking, aids flatulence and digestion, helps stomachaches, nausea, chronic coughs and bronchitis.  Relieves menstrual cramps.  Gentle enough for children.  A breath freshener.  The ingredient used in the candy licorice.  Externally used for minor skin infections and insect bites.  Carmative, Antiseptic, Stimulant.

CAUTION: Avoid excess if pregnant.