Sweet Cicely
(Osmorhiza longistylis)
Also know as Aniseroot
Botanical Information
An erect perennial herb in the Parsley family with irregularly toothed leaves and small oblong, anise-flavored fruits.
Working with Sweet Cicely
Part(s) Used
Fruit, Root
Herb Forms
Bulk herb for tea.
Affects
Sweet cicely has a sweet flavor similar to anise and is used for indigestion, flatulence, and lack of appetite. The seeds can either be chewed alone or made into an infusion. Related to anise and fennel, with a similar, though milder taste, it is a common wild plant. The green fruits may be eaten along the trail as a refreshing treat, and the roots as a tasty addition to trail teas, or baked or steamed with vegetables and grains as a food.
Sweet Cicely has a taste of SWEET, SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted.
