Star anise and its benefits.
Today I present information about the anis and its benefits. Anise is a plant whose native land is considered Lebanon. The fruit is a greenish-gray ovoid of two seeds. The anise blooms in June and July, the plant fructifies in August and September.
The harvest of this useful herb is very simple. Anise is harvested in the second half of summer, when more than half of the fruits mature. After ripening, fruits should be plucked, dried outdoors or in a well-ventilated room.
The action of anise is determined by the content in the fruits of the essential oil of the plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. The plant is used as an expectorant, analgesic, disinfectant, diaphoretic and antipyretic.
Anise improves the secretory function of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract, intestinal peristalsis, stimulates the appetite, improves the action of antibiotics, relieves depression, relieves headaches, eliminates symptoms of tachycardia, improves kidney function, dissolves the stones in the kidneys and also in the bladder and stimulates sexual effects.
The smell of anise oil does not tolerate insects, so it is used against mosquitoes, flies and bed bugs.
Anise seeds are highly valued all over the world, they are used as laxatives, diaphoretics and gastric medications. Interestingly, anise seeds are used in the perfumery, alcoholic beverages and food industries.
The plant is used in the processes of inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, with spasms, flatulence and constipation.
The anise in decoction serves to treat laryngitis, tracheitis, cough, asthma and pneumonia. You can also use a decoction as a means to improve digestion, with intestinal bleeding, which may appear after medical intervention. Especially effective tool for painful menstruation and cycle violation. This decoction is used for preventive purposes. Perfectly improves the pancreas and liver.
In folk medicine, anise fruits are extremely popular. Fruit infusions have antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, diuretic and antimicrobial properties that are slightly less strong.
The fruit of the anise plant has a fresh and light aroma, which is why it is often used for aromatherapy. In addition, the fruit is added to tea and medicines to give flavor. Anise fruits are popular in the bakery and confectionery industry, in the kitchen they are used for baking. It is often added to pickles and pickles, in condiments and soups, in cereals and sweet dishes, compotes and fruit salads.
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