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Plants used that have been shown to contain phytoestrogens include Pueraria mirifica [55] and its close relative kudzu, [56] Angelica, [57] fennel, [28] and anise. In a rigorous study, the use of one such source of phytoestrogen, red clover , has been shown to be safe, but ineffective in relieving menopausal symptoms [ 58 ] ( black cohosh is ...
Anethole (also known as anise camphor) [2] is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is a derivative of the aromatic compound allylbenzene and occurs widely in the essential oils of plants.
Anise (/ ˈ æ n ɪ s /; [3] Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix, [4] is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae [2] native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. [5] The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, [4] fennel, liquorice, and tarragon.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. [1] [2] It is a hardy, perennial herb [3] with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. [4]It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea coast and on riverbanks.
Photoanethole is a naturally occurring organic compound that is found in anise and fennel. [1] [2] It has estrogenic activity, and along with anethole and dianethole, may be responsible for the estrogenic effects of anise and fennel.
Caraway – also known as meridian fennel, [20] [21] [22] or Persian cumin, [23] is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, Cardamom – refers to several plants of the similar genera Elettaria and Amomum in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Cardamom, black – also known as hill cardamom.
Sugar-coated/candied fennel seeds. Mukhwas is a colorful South Asian Ayurvedic [1] after-meal snack or digestive aid widely used as a breath freshener, especially after meals. [2] As per Agamas, Mukhwaas forms one of the components of sixteen upcharas (offerings) to a deity in a Puja, the Hindu mode of worship or prayer. [3]
The spice star anise is distilled to make star anise oil. Sandalwood oil, used primarily as a fragrance, for its pleasant, woody fragrance. [24] Sassafras oil, from sassafras root bark. Used in aromatherapy, soap-making, perfumes, and the like. Formerly used as a spice, and as the primary flavoring of root beer, inter alia.