Pernod Aniseed Aperitif Liqueur, 70 cl

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Anise was also a cure for kidney problems, to induce sleeping, even assisted during childbirth, to increase milk flow and colostrum production in nursing mothers. Ouzo, Greece’s national spirit, is a clear colored liqueur made from grape must (unfermented juice remnants pressed from grapes for winemaking) and has a very strong anise taste. Along with anise, ouzo may contain other spices like fennel, cinnamon, or cardamom. One original take on anise even has it added to pasta sauce. Despite its versatility, the benefits of anise are easy to attain in its pure form. One study found that an essential oil comprised of 81% anethole, the active ingredient in anise, helped prevent bone loss and protect against osteoporosis in rats ( 14). Chasteberry: Initial studies suggest that chasteberry might help relieve menstrual period symptoms. But the evidence isn't strong enough to conclude one way or another.

Ishikawa T, Fujimatu E, Kitajima J. Water-soluble constituents of anise: new glucosides of anethole glycol and its related compounds. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2002;50:1460-6. View abstract.

Sun W, Shahrajabian MH, Cheng Q. Anise ( Pimpinella anisum L.), a dominant spice and traditional medicinal herb for both food and medicinal purposes. Cogent Biology. 2019;5(1):1673688. doi: 10.1080/23312025.2019.1673688

Aviles, H., O'Donnell, P., Orshal, J., Fujii, H., Sun, B., and Sonnenfeld, G. Active hexose correlated compound activates immune function to decrease bacterial load in a murine model of intramuscular infection. Am J Surg. 2008;195(4):537-545. View abstract. Anise seed is thought to mimic the effects of estrogen in your body, potentially reducing symptoms of menopause ( 11). Pass the Pastis: A History of France's 2nd Favourite Drink". France Today. 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 28 February 2021. Some of the manufacturers use the seeds of star anise rather than real anise seed. They do that because it is less expensive. Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. Official Journal L 039 , 13 February 2008 P. 0016 – 0054. Accessed 8 December 2011.One of the best vegetables to go with anise-based liqueurs is fennel whose intense flavour brings out the fennel in the liqueur itself. And if you want a classic French recipe for your pastis, make the Marseille signature dish – bouillabaisse, one of whose vital ingredients is a generous glug of anise-based liqueur. Spain: Anís del Mono ("the monkey's anisette") has been produced since 1870. [5] The label, with a monkey holding a scroll and a bottle, was designed by Ramon Casas i Carbó. [6] It is the anisette of choice in Malcolm Lowry's Under the Volcano. [7] Characters in Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises [8] and his short story " Hills Like White Elephants" drink and discuss Anís del Toro – "Bull's Anisette." Another type, Aguardiente de Ojén ( es), gained fame abroad and is popular in New Orleans, Louisiana, especially during the Mardi Gras festivities. [9] [10] Anise oil usually helps to destroy lice and other bug bites. With the mixture of different ingredients like lard (pig oil) or spermacet i (whale oil) heals skin irritations. Muller M, Byres M, Jaspars M. et al. 2D NMR spectroscopic analyses of archangelicin from the seeds of Angelica archangelica. Acta Pharm 2004;54:277-85. View abstract.