Anis

Anis

 

Locally it is called Haras in other country it is also goes by the name of Fennel. The scientific name is Foeniculum vulgare.

 

The fruit part of this plant can be used as an infusion,  aromatherapy, and flavouring.

The fruit can be crushed and the aroma of it can be used for people which have fainted or  experiencing nausea.

 

The infusion of the fruit can be used for treatment of tympanism (gas pain).

 

The fruits contains 2.9 -6% volatile oil, fixed oil, 8.9%, pectin 1.3%, pentosan 5.12%.

 

Source: national formulary