Monographs and Formulations of the Genera Pimpinella, Illicium, and Foeniculum

Anise and fennel have historically been used as effective remedies against certain illnesses in various civilizations. Anise appears to have been used in Chinese medicine since early times (Mességué and Bontemps, 1986) and in Indian medicine since the fifth century B.C.Fennel was considered the ideal tonic in Greek medicine.