An amla seed is the small, hard inner kernel found at the core of the Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica). While people most frequently consume the tart fleshy pulp of the amla fruit, the seeds themselves are highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and gardening. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

An anise seed (or aniseed) is the tiny, aromatic dried fruit of the Pimpinella anisum plant. Famous for its sweet, distinct black liquorice-like flavour, it is widely used as a culinary spice in baking and savory dishes, as well as an herbal remedy for digestion and coughs