The annual culinary herb, aniseed belongs to celery family.
Anise plant grows in sunshine and warmth.
Anise originated from the Middle East. It is now grown in Europe, Middle East Asia, India and Mexico. All through India and some other parts of the world aniseed are well known carminative to relieve excessive gas. In Indian restaurants, aniseeds are served to round off a meal. It is also taken as an infusion along with other digestive like ginger, cumin, pepper etc.