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Pimpinella anisum Linn.

Pimpinella anisum Linn.

Pimpinella anisum Linn. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Anisun.

The English name for this herb is Anise.

The Urdu names for this herb are Aniseed, Anisun, Badiyan-e-Roomi, Sonf Rumi.

Warning: In excessive doses,anethole can cause dermatitis,erythema,scaling and vesiculation.Aniseed can cause cheilitis and stomatitis.Anethole may cause headache.

Description

Pimpinella anisum Linn.. An annual herb, 30-60 cm high; leaves pinnatifid or ternately pinnate; fiowers srna!i5 white in compound umbels. Fruit (schizocarp or cremocarp) ovoid or pyriform, laterally compressed3 3-5 mm in length and 2-3 mm broad, greyish-green to greyish-brown; mericarp broadly ovoid, 5-ridged with short hairs and numerous vittae

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Abortifacient, Anodyne, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-parasitic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Flavouring Agent, Liver Tonic, Oestrogenic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic.

The pharmacological action of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Fruit is Lactagogue.

The pharmacological actions of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Oil are Aromatic, Stomachic.

The pharmacological actions of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Seeds are Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Demulcent, Emmenagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Indications

The indications of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Flatulence, Nausea, Scabies, Cholera, Dysmenorrhoea, Neuralgia, Cough, Asthma, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Insomnia, Migraine, Epilepsy, Stomachache, Spleen Affections, Renal Colic, Urine Retention, Phlegm, Breast Milk Deficiency, Hepatic Affections.

The indications of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Oil are Intestinal Colic, Inner Ear Laceration, Headache, Vascular Keratitis, Scybola, Otitis, Flatulence.

The indications of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Seeds are Flatulence, Indigestion, Colic, Dyspepsia, Bowel Complaints, Bronchial Catarrhal Affections.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Pimpinella anisum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Pimpinella anisum Linn. is Aromatic.

Taste: Spicy.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Aqua0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Whole Herb2.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Seeds0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Pimpinella anisum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawa ul-Kurkam, Hab Suranjan, Hab-e-Shabyar, Hab-i-Ayarij, Irtifal Ghudaddi, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Shehryaran, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Murrawehul-Arwah, Ma;jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Safuf Namak Sulaimani, Sherbet bazuri Har, Sherbet Mushil.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Pimpinella anisum Linn. are Anethum graveolens Linn. (Seeds), Foeniculum vulgare Miller.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Essential Oil(Seeds) are Alpha-Phellandrene, Anethole [80-87%], Chavicol, D-Pinene, Methyl Chavicol.

The active constituents of Pimpinella anisum Linn.'s Seeds are Anise Oil, Chavicol, Coumarins, Fixed Oil, Flavonoids, Methyl Chavicol, Mucilage, Para-Methoxyl-Phenylacetone, Protocatechuic Acid, Resins, Saponins, Skimmic Acid, Sterols, Sucrose.

Antidotes

The antidote of Pimpinella anisum Linn. is Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by lemon juice and sugar.].

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pimpinella anisum Linn.. (work in progress)