... .OriginAniseed originated from the Middle East and is now cultivated in Europe, USA and North Africa. It is an annual herb, ... by the Romans, Egyptians and Greeks. The Romans used it in a spicy cake know as 'mustaceus', the Egyptians used it ... stomachic, insecticide, laxative and parasiticide.UsesAniseed oil can be useful in the treatment of muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, bronchitis, whooping ...