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2-19-2010
Categorized in: Natural Remedies

It was a very valuable plant in China and India since ancient times, but it was not until the eighth century Europe known until the thirteenth century Albertus Magnus popularized as a medicinal plant.

Anise seeds have many uses in cooking especially in the preparation of breads and cakes. Similarly, alcohol is used to flavor and perfume the clothes.

Healing Properties

Anise contains important essences in regard to the therapeutic aspect such as anethole and metilcavicol, therefore anise seeds stimulate the entire organism, activating their secretions, invigorate the heart, protect against infection, regulate the menstrual cycle and activate the functions of neurons.

It is an ally of the digestive system as it has carminative action, aperitif, digestive and tonic on the stomach. Moreover, combat flatulence and intestinal putrefaction.

It is also used to relieve asthma, coughs, hiccups, and to release the bronchi of mucus. In this sense, it has been observed in these studies that those who want to quit, the anise acts as an antidote to nicotine and tar of snuff.

For women, anise has dual beneficial role, as it helps regulate the menstrual cycle and can also be used to increase milk production in lactating women. Anise, to be removed with the milk, baby favors that aids digestion and prevents the painful presence of intestinal gas.

Folk Remedies with anise

Folk remedy: To stimulate the digestive functions, we can construct an infusion with one (1) teaspoon of seeds per cup of water. It should take 1 cup per day. Also, you can marinate for 6 weeks to have a drink after dinner.
Folk remedy: In case of flatulence, you should prepare, in infusion, one tablespoon chopped sprig of anise in a cup of hot water and taken. If seed, boiled half teaspoon in a cup of water for 2 to 3 minutes and takes too hot.
Folk remedy: To increase the urine and to combat headaches, you should machacar8 grams of anise for a liter of boiling water. Take 4 scoops per day.Folk remedy: To increase the flow of milk, can make a decoction with 4 tablespoons per quart of water. It should boil a few minutes. Apply compresses the breasts.
Similarly, for the same purpose is to mix a tablespoon of anise seeds in a liter of water should be boiled for half an hour. Then you take the preparation spread over 3 cups a day. In the case of star anise, boiled 3 or 5 on a cup of water for 5 minutes and take hot
Folk remedy: To combat the hiccups, take a pinch of freshly ground anise with a sip of water.

Precautions

Not recommended overuse or long periods, which can be toxic to disrupt the circulation and cause stroke.

Recipe for a healthy diet with anise

For this recipe for healthy eating requires the following ingredients: 500 gr. flour, 2 eggs: 100 gr. butter: 200 g sugar 1 glass of anise, lemon peel, 150 cc. milk and powdered sugar

It should form a dough with all ingredients and place in a buttered mold. She puts in the pan, cover and cook. Unmold and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Comments (28)

bacum

Said this on 9-20-2011 At 12:48 am

It is very useful plant and present in China from ancient times. You can use it for cure of several diseases. Thanks for providing info regarding to this plant.

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