Crude Drug: Anise
Biological Source Pimpinella anisum
Family Apiaceae
Official used part Dried fruits
Major Marker Constituent Anethole
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Carminative; flavoring
Drug Type Fruit
Scientific Name Pimpinella anisum
Category Fruit drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.