From ancient times, the seeds of various useful plants were used for culinary and medical purposes, their properties and effects on the organism were studied. These include the well-known anise, and its use is not limited to traditional medicine, it is widely used in traditional pharmaceuticals. What caused this popularity - will be discussed in the article.
The chemical composition of anise seeds
Anise ordinary - herbaceous plant of the umbrella family. For the preparation of decoctions and infusions, as well as seasoning using its grains. Their composition is extremely rich and includes: B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), as well as A, C, PP, micro and macro elements selenium, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium.
Did you know? The aroma of anise is able to scare away most insects, therefore, the essential oil of seeds of this plant can be found at the base of various remedies for bites.
Benefits and healing properties
The use of plant seeds is due to the high content of essential oil in them with a mass of useful elements. Anise has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antispasmodic action, helps to normalize the bowels, liquefaction and sputum secretion. There are also tonic and antidepressant effects of the extract with systematic use. 
Anise seeds have a positive effect on hormones, help to increase lactation in women, normalize the menstrual cycle, and have a beneficial effect on the sexual function of men. Gargles with anise extract are used for inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat, for this you can buy ready-made ammonia-anise drops in a pharmacy and use them according to the attached instructions.
Grain essential oil, rich in vitamin A, is used in cosmetology as an effective anti-wrinkle remedy for fading and dry skin of the face. Inhalation with aniseed oil is carried out with a cold and upper respiratory disease. For the same purpose, it is allowed to use it in an aroma lamp to relieve the manifestations of asthma and bronchitis in complex therapy.
Important! It is necessary to carry out inhalations, being careful to avoid burns of the respiratory tract, and only after consulting a doctor.
How does anise help in losing voice
Often, people whose professional activities are associated with public speaking suffer from hoarseness or complete loss of voice caused by vocal cord overload. As an ambulance you can use an interesting recipe with aniseed seeds: 1⁄2 tbsp. 300 ml of water are poured into the grains, brought to a boil and boiled on low heat for a quarter of an hour. 
Then the liquid must be slightly cooled, pour in a tablespoon of brandy and a quarter of a spoonful of honey, mix. Drink 1 tbsp. l 2-3 times a day before meals, usually improvement occurs at 2-3 days of treatment.
Other methods of using anise in traditional medicine
Anise seeds are widely used for the preparation of various medicinal tinctures, rubbing and decoctions. Each of the funds is intended to treat certain ailments, so you should carefully read the recipes and recommendations for their preparation.
Tea from seeds
Aniseed tea is the most simple and versatile. It has a tonic and antipyretic effects, it is recommended to drink it with bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis. The antispasmodic effect of the drink helps relieve asthma attacks and debilitating cough.
Important! Anise-grained tea has a tonic effect, so it is best to use it before 3:00.
To prepare a healing drink, you need 1 tsp. anise seeds pour 0.25 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 5 minutes, then add half a teaspoon of black tea, add 0.25 ml of hot water. After 5 minutes you can drink tea. To give the drink a bright taste, you can optionally add ground walnut. 
Anise decoction
A decoction of aniseed fruit is mainly used to treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: flatulence, intestinal colic, and digestive disorders. For this you need 1 tsp. a spoonful of grains pour 200 ml of water and boil for 2 minutes, then cool for 30 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered and drunk before meals 2-3 times a day, 50 ml.
Anise Infusion
Easier and faster to prepare the infusion of the seeds of the plant. This method of preparation is usually chosen in the treatment of infections of the kidneys or bladder, since the infusion has a pronounced diuretic effect. The tool helps well for bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma attacks and other respiratory diseases. To make a drink, you need 1 tsp. seeds (pre-crushed) and 200 ml of boiling water. Dry mass is filled with water and infused for 10 minutes. Infusion strain and take 100-120 ml up to 5 times per day.
Did you know? In ancient Rome, anise was popular not only as a seasoning, but also as a drug to improve sleep and get rid of nightmares. For this, it was recommended to use boiled seeds of the plant for the night.
Anise tincture on vodka
This is perhaps the most famous way to use aniseed seeds for medicinal purposes. "Anise" is known from time immemorial, the recipe for its preparation is as follows: 1200 g of vodka is required per 100 g of dried fruit of the plant (pre-ground). Of these, 600 ml is poured immediately, then the mixture is infused for at least 3 days, after which the remaining vodka is added. 
The resulting tincture is used as a tonic for colds. The tincture is dripped on a piece of sugar or in a teaspoon with a small amount of water, 10 drops 2-3 times a day until the body recovers its strength.
Contraindications and side effects
Despite the obvious benefits, the essential oils of anise have a number of contraindications that must be considered in order not to cause harm to health:
- It is strictly forbidden to use products on the basis of this plant for pregnant women;
- treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is not allowed in the presence of gastric ulcers and acute inflammatory diseases of the large intestine;
- people who are prone to allergies should use products containing plant extract only after an allergic wrist test and consultation with a doctor;
- people suffering from alcohol addiction, is contraindicated in the use of alcohol tinctures.
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Anise seed storage methods
Storage of anise seeds intended for the manufacture of medicines, is produced in dry, dark rooms. To do this, use a glass container with an airtight lid, after use the lid tightly closed. The shelf life of raw materials under the conditions is 36 months from the date of packaging. An alternative option is to prepare the essential oil from the fruit of the plant. 
However, at home, this process is very complex and is used mainly in industry. Oil retains its properties for 3 years from the date of manufacture. Having studied in detail the composition and characteristics of the use of anise for medicinal purposes, it can be confirmed that it allows not only to successfully deal with many ailments, but also contributes to the overall strengthening of the body. The rich composition of the seeds of the plant makes it a multifunctional and highly effective natural remedy.
