hello and welcome to my first blog post! Today, we will start our journey by learn about anise, a special plant in Sebt Jahjouh, where I grew up. In our town, we’re big producers of anise in Morocco. Let’s explore anise together by looking at some simple things:

1- Plant Image: I’ll share a picture and provide insights into where it was taken, which will give us an idea about the plant’s natural habitat.

2-Common Use: We’ll explore its common uses and unravel the cultural significance attached to this herb in our community.

3- Classification: we will delve into the scientific side as we explore how anise is classified.

4- Medical Definition: we will try to understand anise from a medical perspective.

5- Medical Use: We’ll delve into medications that incorporate the use of anise.

So ,let’s begin our journey ## 1- plant image

I took this picture in Sebt Jahjouh, located in the El Hajeb province. This region is characterized by a moderate climate with distinct seasons, experiencing mild winters and warm summers. The soil in Sebt Jahjouh is predominantly fertile, allowing for the successful cultivation of various crops, including the notable anise plant. The combination of the temperate climate and fertile soil contributes to the agricultural richness of this area.

here is my father’s description of the plant:

translated (from moroccan language to english ): ”The flowering season begins in March and April, and we plant between 14 kg and 18 kg per hectare, it is usually used to treat constipation and intestinal gas ,Additionally, our grandparents traditionally used it as an appetite stimulant for newborns and children.”

## 2- Common Use **constipation intestinal gas appetite stimulation **

we can get those benefits by consuming anise tea after meals

3- Classification:

it is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. This image showcases the primary characteristics and form of the Apiaceae family.

4- Medical use and Definition

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is one of the oldest known spice plants. It grows in the Mediterranean, Spain, West Asia, Mexico, Egypt, and the Middle East.

Anise contains chemicals that might have estrogen-like effects . and it also purported galactogogue(a food that boosts the production of breast milk), and it is included in some pharmaceutical mixtures promoted to increase milk supply.

I thoroughly enjoyed this journey because it provided me with a deeper understanding of many aspects of anise that I had heard about but didn’t fully comprehend before.

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