herb have been used as flavoring and medicine as far back as prehistorical meter . Grown primarily for their aromatic and flavorsome foliage , most herbs produce small , insignificant flowers . A identification number of herbs in dissimilar genus make works will varying degree of licorice - like spirit , from strong to relatively subtle .

Anise

A kickshaw annual with delicately burn , serrate leaves , anise ( Pimpinella anisum ) produces umbella - forge ashen efflorescence on plant that grow from 1 to 2 animal foot in high spirits . Although the leaves , with their slight Glycyrrhiza glabra mouthful , can be used as a garnish or in salad , anise is primarily grown for its strong Glycyrrhiza glabra - flavour seeds . The seeds are used to nip cake , cookie and other sweet treats , as well as for flavoring the alcohol-dependent drink anisette and arak . crude extract from anise seminal fluid is used medicinally as an antiseptic , expectorant or antispasmodic , according to Purdue University .

Chervil

Resembling Petroselinum crispum with more finely cut down leaves , chervil ( Anthriscus cerefolium ) has a mild licorice - like flavor . It produces dainty white umbella - shaped flowers in former summer on plants that can reach 2 pes high under ideal condition . Anthriscus cereifolium is well used to season egg dish , cheese souffles and soup . It is often included in mesclun mixes as a component of leafy greenish salads . Along with basil , chives and tarragon , chervil is part of the French seasoning known as " fines herbes . " Medicinally , chervil is used as a stimulant , a diuretic and to lower blood pressure .

Licorice Basil

One of the most pop and wide used culinary herbs , according to West Virginia University Extension , basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is available in dozens of varieties . One such variety is Licorice basil , which has a more pronounce licorice sapidity than other Basil the Great varieties . It is wide used as a seasoning along with tomatoes and is the key ingredient in pesto , an Italian confection used to flavour everything from soup to meats to alimentary paste . Its little white flowers grow on spike heel that are held well above the foliage . Basil has been used medicinally for the relief of headaches , coughs , warts , worms , diarrhea and conversely , constipation .

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