Working with Anise | Travailler avec l'anis étoilé #HerbsMoon #LuneDeGrain

L'Anis vert est connu depuis l'Antiquité par les Égyptiens et les Romains pour l’aromatisation des vins et pâtisseries. Ce végétal aromatique est apprécié pour apprécié pour ses propriétés digestives et aphrodisiaques. L'Anis vert (à ne pas confondre avec l'anis étoilé) est associé à la planète Jupiter et à l'élément air. Son pouvoir magique est la purification psychique. Mélangées aux baumes et aux cires naturelles, les graines d'Anis vert, et parfois les tiges séchées, font d'excellents encens destinés à la méditation. 

Kitchen Witchery

It is one of the oldest known spice plants used both for culinary and medicinal purposes since ancient times. Not to be confused with star anise, which is generally used in Chinese dishes, anise is primarily associated with cakes, biscuits and confectionery, as well as rye breads. It is used in much the same way as fennel to flavour fish, poultry, soups and root vegetable dishes. Called “Tut-te See-Hau” by American Indians, meaning “it expels the wind”, anise’s carminative properties have been known since antiquity. It helps with digestion and sweetens the breath, so it is chewed after meals in parts of Europe, the Middle East and India. It is a mild expectorant, anise often being used in cough mixtures and lozenges. It is also antiseptic, antispasmodic, soporific and a few seeds taken with water will often cure hiccups.

The seeds quickly lose flavour, so buy seeds whole and grind as required, and keep out of light in an airtight container. If to be used as a breath sweetener, roast lightly before chewing the seeds.

Anise in Magick

Associated with the planet Jupiter, anise is used in spells to promote love. It's often used to flavour wedding cakes, to ensure that the couple's relationship will flourish. It is also linked to psychic powers, and a pinch of anise carried in a handkerchief will help you to become more intuitive.  

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Learning about herbs is beneficial for both cooking and medicine making. Those who are naturally drawn to herbal magic have an affinity with Nature. They innerstand the power of plants, herbs, and flowers, and their place in the world. You do not control nature; you learn to work with it. The power to take control of your health is available to you. You got this. ||| Aile Reve | Herbs Moon Celebration 

Sources: 

Le Grimoire des Herbes Magiques

The Epicentre, Encyclopedia of Spices

The Beginner's Guide to Wicca by Kisten Riddle