Pimpinella Anisum, commonly known as anise, is a sweet-smelling herb that belongs to the parsley family. It is usually used in cooking and traditional medicine due to its unique flavor and health benefits. There are several synonyms for this herb, including aniseed, aniseed myrtle, sweet cumin, and anisi fructus. Aniseed is the most commonly used synonym, especially in culinary practice. Aniseed myrtle is popular among the indigenous coastal cultures of Australia, where it is grown and used for its medicinal properties. Sweet cumin is another common synonym used for this herb, owing to its resemblance in taste to cumin. Lastly, Anisi fructus is the scientific name for Anise and is commonly used in pharmaceutical industries for its medicinal values.