Anise

Anise, also known as aniseed, was a type of plant in the Realms known for its seeds.
Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold vials of aniseed in its "Thieves' Corner" section for the price of a single gold piece, but also sole anise in its "Aurora's Larder" section for 3 copper pieces per 1 ounce (28 grams).
Anise flowers are normally found around Mama Hormmund's Hut, and Glynvael
Usages: Anise was commonly used as a spice.
Elvish seedcakes were delicious treats imbued with healing magics, baked using copious amounts of crushed aniseed, caraway, and coriander.
The denizens of Eredin distilled an alcoholic drink using anise, wormwood, and other fragrant plants. The resulting liquor – absinthe, was green and bitter to taste.
Spiced wine was sometimes flavored with anise.
Besides its culinary use, aniseed was sometimes used by rogues as diversion tool. When dropped on the ground behind them, a fleeing thief could usually successfully cover-up their scent, effectively blocking dogs from picking up their trail for several minutes or several hours depending on the dog's training.