Old herbal pharmacopoeias recognized major bitters as roots of parsley, fennel, anise and butchers broom. The term today applies to stimulants for appetite and aids to soothe the stomach. Anise flavored digestifs are popular in taverns along the Mediterranean. In fact, research shows anise relaxes the parasympathetic nerves, the nerves that control the digestive tract. … Continue reading Apertifs and Digestives