Green anise, its scientific name anisum officinarum, or Pimpinella anisum vulgare anisum, is known in the eastern regions of the Mediterranean for millennia. It is a spice that was cultivated and used in Egypt and Greece.
Pliny advised this spice for its properties against insomnia, to preserve his youth face and the general welfare.
It was also widely used in China and India aromatic. It is still part of the mix "Pan Masala", seed spices, digestive, that serve the Indians after the meal.
In France, Charlemagne, who was keen on spices, ordered its use throughout the empire.
At that time, the plant was worth very expensive and used gift for the great personalities such as kings or the Pope.
In the Middle Ages, is the brotherhood of Anysetiers which holds a monopoly on the precious seed with which They make elixirs, syrups and other medicines.
In the 14th century King Edward English first recognizes the seed like a drug, whose merchants had to pay heavy taxes to continue to do business.
It lends itself to burnet Egypt under the help of relaxation and meditation.
HOW TO USE ANIS IN THE KITCHEN?
Anise is used as a condiment to flavor sprinkle on salads potatoes, yogurt sauces, put some in your beans, beets, cucumbers, breads, pastries and stews.
It manufactures flavored with sugar seeds: Put 2 teaspoons anise seeds in a piece of cloth, tie it and put it in a jar with powdered sugar for a week. Stir every 2 or 3 days, and you have flavored sugar!
Cumin sweet seasons perfectly all kinds of fish, as well as desserts and even used in confectionery of all kinds. It will be a hit in your house focaccia and other breads.
Add it to your jams!
It is used in Burgundy in Dijon spice bread.
Anise is a special flavor: either you love or hate! If we love, its use extends to any dish, sweet or savory!
You can even add in your tea or your infusions. We use it to flavor, for example, our rooibos spiced chai, our slimming tea, or the organic chai tea.
WHAT ARE THE PROPERTIES OF HEALTH ANIS?
Here are some good reasons, in addition to its taste properties, buy anise.
This condiment is very good for health. It stimulates a multitude of body functions: property to fight infections and increase the performance of nerve cells.
This is an excellent digestive may also relieve bloating.
It is a spice that has the power to activate secretions, strengthen the heart and facilitates respiratory exchanges. It is recognized as an effective cough suppressant.
A simple way to enjoy the benefits of anise is used in the herbal tea infusion.
