Anise (Pimpinella anisum) — also called aniseed — is a plant with a licorice-like taste that’s used to add flavor to drinks and desserts. Anise is rich in nutrients such as iron, fiber, manganese, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and copper.
In this randomized controlled trial, supplementation with a combination of lemon balm, anise, and Damask rose improved anxiety and depression scores in participants with constipation-predominant IBS.
Aniseed for improving COVID-19-related gastrointestinal symptoms?
