Anise essential oil is obtained by steam dragging the leaves of the Piper umbellatum plant, it is used as an antiseptic, emollient, vermifuge, to heal wounds and inflamed tumors, in massage to relieve migraine and rheumatic pain. It is diuretic, emmenagogue and galactagogue. It helps to avoid insect and tick bites.

Women regulate menstruation. It also has diuretic, antifungal, antiviral, antispasmodic, carminative, analgesic, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.