Aniseed Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) is an Australian Native tree endemic to the coastal rainforests of Northern NSW. This is a delightful aromatic herb with a mild aniseed, licorice taste and a warming energetic profile to support your body during times of cold, winter immune challenges and sluggish digestion.

Traditional uses:

• Digestive tonic - warming, to ease bloating and soothe irritation and support sluggish digestion

• Respiratory / Lung tonic - Antimicrobial for coughs and Lung infections including mucous that require warmth.

• Immune - Antioxidant and Antimicrobial for infections especially in the gut and respiratory linings.

As a tea … Steep for 5-7 minutes. Aroma is beautiful, warm and soothing.

As a body/ bath oil … immerse yourself in the warm aniseed aroma.

As a seasoning salt … add dried aniseed myrtle make a herb salt - see our Learning section for recipes.

Most like:

• Fennel - aromatic, digestive soothing and strengthening.

• Licorice - same aniseed-like flavor, however licorice is anti-inflammatory and supportive to fatigue.

• Cinnamon Myrtle - same antiseptic and warming myrtle family dynamic

Cautions: None known.