Anise is the common name for anise of the genus Anise of the family Anise, mainly distributed in China's Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou, Yunnan, etc., is an important spice, recent studies have shown that fennel extract has a good antibacterial and insecticidal activity and anti-free radical oxidation . Generally colorless or light yellow volatile oily liquid, composed of aniseed brain monoterpene compounds monoterpene oxides and sesquiterpene compounds, etc., the main component is trans-aniseed brain.

The seedpods of cumin are flavoring, while its stalk and leafy parts are also aromatic and are often used as fillings for foods such as buns and dumplings.