Anise

[an’ -is). See Anisum. Anisic Acid, CgHgOg. Methyl-para-oxy benzoic acid, an oxidation product of” anethol. It is antiseptic and antipyretic, and is used in the treatment of wounds and acute articu- 1 lar rheumatism. Dose of the sodium salt 15 grains (1.0). 62