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Latin, Anisum (Gen., Anisi)
Eng., Anise. Synonym, Aniseed. The ripe fruit of Pimpinella anisum. Average Dose.-8 grains (0.5 Gm.).
Official Preparations and Constituent.
Eng., Anise Water. Average Dose.-4 fluidrachms (15 mils).
Eng., Spirit of Anise. Contains 10 per cent. of the oil.
30 minims (2 mils).
Oil of Anise is contained in several other official preparations.
Stimulant, stomachic, expectorant and flavor.
Employed almost exclusively as a flavoring agent. Administration.-Seldom prescribed.
 
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