Herb power- aniseeds

I am a firm believer in the power of hers and have an opinion that herbs, if included in our daily diet, can keep us safe from many unwanted health complications. There are list of herbs that should be consumed everyday to get the best benefits out of it. Consuming the herbs daily is not at all a task, for all you need to do is to mix it with your daily food and they do the rest after you have got them in your body.

Among the many herbs that are beneficial for your body, one is aniseeds. Better known as 'Vilayati Saunf', this herb belongs to the ajwain or celery family. The middle eastern native spice was cultivated by ancient Egyptians who were hooked to it's manageable smell and undistinguished taste. The plant that bears aniseeds as fruits is not very tall and grows in places where there is abundant sunshine and warmth.

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The plant that is now grown in India, Europe, Mexico and some other parts of Asia is basically cultivated for it's seeds that have medicinal properties. There are industries that grind aniseeds to get oil from it which is easier to use to get the benefits.

Here are some problems that aniseeds can help you with :

1- digestion: this is one of the most common problem in today's times. People munch on junk food and fast food which leads to stomach ache. These foods don't get digested properly leading to pain. Aniseeds can come to rescue when you are caught with any digestion issues or in general any stomach related issues. Aniseeds are also known to relieve you from the gas that makes the stomach feels bloated. All you need to do is grind some aniseeds along with some other digestion promoting herbs like ginger, cumin and pepper together and extract the juice. You can consume a teaspoon of that liquid after dinner at bed time to get relief. Kids are given gripe water containing aniseeds to improve their digestion. Another easy way to make an infusion is to let some aniseeds boil in water. Leave the boiled water stay for a complete night with lid closed. You can consume this liquid early in the morning on empty stomach.

2- cataract- aniseeds can heal cataract just by consuming 6 grams of seeds twice a day. You can also make a powder of aniseeds, coriander seeds and sugar, all in equal quantities and consume 12 grams of it twice daily.

3- asthma- aniseeds are known to have expectorant properties that can help you cope with asthma in a better way.

4- insomnia- stress is a major reason if insomnia and seems like many people don't get a good sleeps which leads to many other health complications. Our body needs rest and a good sleep revitalises our body. A cup of aniseeds infused tea would make wonders to your sleep. Boil a cup of aniseeds, just till you see the bubbles and strain it. Adding honey and hot milk to the water will improve it's taste.

5- insecticide- one can spray aniseeds water to get relief from head lice , mites and other small insects. The seeds have fungicidal properties and are very much used to treat head lice in India.

Aniseeds are used in mouth washes and other dental products as it helps retain the health of our mouth. The seeds are an important part of Indian cuisine. The taste is loved by all and is found in curries and cookies.