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Aniseed has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use. It is commonly used as a flavouring for sweets and liqueurs such as pastis and ouzo. Traditionally this spice has been highly regarded by various cultures for the treatment of digestive discomfort and coughs.
Aniseed contains aromatic volatile oils giving it profound carminative (relieves discomfort of flatulence and bloating) and antispasmodic effects on the smooth muscle of the digestive tract. Aniseed has been used for centuries in the treatment of flatulence and colic, helping to move wind through the digestive tract. It is also particularly useful in the treatment of spasmodic coughs.
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