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Anise powder
Constituents :

Anise fruits contain :
1- From 1.5 – 5.0% essential oil : The major constituents of which are :
anethole (84-93%), methyl-chavicol (estragole, iso-anethole; 0.5-6.0),
-terpineol (0.1-1.5%), cis-anethole (< 0.5%), and linallol (0.1-1.5%).
2- Flavonoids, fixed oil, proteins.

Medicinal uses :

Anise is used in the treatment of dyspepsia and mild inflammation of
the respiratory tract. It is carminative and flavouring agent.

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