Anise seeds: medicinal properties and tips for use
Anise is a well-known medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of many diseases. This plant has a large amount useful properties. Anise seeds are of particular value for traditional medicine. They contain the most valuable nutrients. Anise seeds are also used in cooking and cosmetology.
Content:
- Useful properties of anise
- How to properly collect anise seeds
- Healing properties of anise seeds
- Contraindications for use
Useful properties of anise
The beneficial properties of anise have been known since ancient times, therefore it is actively used in folk medicine to treat many diseases. The main medicinal properties of anise:
- Liquefies and removes mucus from the bronchi
- Reduce inflammation
- Have an antimicrobial effect
- Increases appetite
- Helps with respiratory tract infections
Anise also helps with breastfeeding and enhances lactation. This plant helps enhance secretory and motor function. Anise has an antiseptic and expectorant effect and can be used for treatment bronchitis, wet cough, laryngitis, whooping cough, tracheitis and other respiratory tract pathologies. In addition, anise helps normalize the liver and pancreas.
Anise fruits have carminative, antispasmodic and laxative effects. This medicinal plant dilates blood vessels and reduces smooth muscle tension.
It is actively used for diseases of the bladder, urinary tract, and also helps get rid of kidney stones. Preparations containing anise are prescribed for diseases of the kidneys, liver, digestive organs, as well as to eliminate headaches and migraines. Anise can be used both individually and as part of medicinal preparations.
How to properly collect anise seeds
The collection of anise can begin at the stage of waxy ripeness, and they should have a greenish color with a grayish tint. This usually occurs in the second half of summer. The ripeness of the seeds will be indicated by their dense shell. Seed harvesting should be done in dry weather. The plant is cut with scissors along with the “umbrellas”.
Next, small bunches are formed and left to dry in the shade. After this you can thresh it. When ground, the seeds quickly lose their smell and taste. His store in its pure form and begin to grind only before use.
Healing properties of anise seeds
Anise seeds contain a large amount of fat-soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, folic and nicotinic acid) and micro- and macroelements (zinc, manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus). In addition, it contains all the necessary nutrients, as well as organic acids.
Anise seeds are widely used in folk medicine to treat many pathologies. They are actively used to reduce inflammatory processes in the stomach and intestines. The use of seeds is recommended for women with painful menstruation and menstrual irregularities. Other healing properties of anise seeds:
- Enhances lactation
- Has a beneficial effect on the respiratory tract
- Relieves sore throat and hoarseness
- Used as a diuretic
- Increases potency in men
It is recommended to use anise seed for migraines and diseases of the nervous system. Anise-based oil enhances the antibacterial effect when using antibiotics. This healing oil has a calming effect on the nervous system, so quite often the seeds are included in various soothing preparations.
Contraindications for use
Anise seeds have few contraindications, but you need to know them so as not to harm the body. The use of seeds is prohibited in the following cases:
- Pregnancy period
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Allergic reaction to the plant
- Skin diseases (pimples, blackheads, etc.)
Decoctions of anise seeds should not be used for chronic pathologies of the digestive tract, ulcers and gastritis in the acute stage. Anise can further aggravate the situation. An allergy test is recommended before using anise seeds. If an allergic reaction occurs after some time after application to the wrist, then anise-based decoction or milk should not be used.
If there are pimples, blackheads, wounds and inflammations on the skin, then when using seeds Anise can aggravate a dermatic reaction and provoke severe inflammation. Prepared anise-based preparations should not be taken for more than a week. It is recommended to take a break and continue treatment.
Video on how to brew anise seeds:
