Anise, like fennel, contains anethole, and is known to be a phytoestrogen.Anise is a mild antiparasitic and its leaves can be used to treat digestive problems, relieve toothache, and its essential oil to treat lice and scabies.

Anise can be made into a liquid scent and is used for both hunting and fishing. Anise smells similar to liquorice and is put on fishing lures to attract fish. Anise is used in the clandestine synthesis of psychedelic drugs such Anise is also the main

flavor of absinthe as well as being used as a flavoring for pastis, ouzo, pernod, sambuca, rak1Ĭ Becherovka, anice tutone, Chartreuse and other liqueurs..