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.

Oleum Anisi. Eng., Oil Of Anise, Oil Of Star Anise. Average Dose.-3 Minims (0.2 Mil). Aqua Anisi

Eng., Anise Water. Average Dose.-4 fluidrachms (15 mils).

Spiritus Anisi

Eng., Spirit of Anise. Contains 10 per cent. of the oil.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Oil of Anise is contained in several other official preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Stimulant, stomachic, expectorant and flavor.

Uses

Employed almost exclusively as a flavoring agent. Administration.-Seldom prescribed.