Anise grows easily in a warm environment. It is grown in Egypt and Anatolia. Ripe and dry fruits are usually collected in summer. Anise contains coumarins, flavonoids, phenylpropanoid, fatty acids, sterol polymers, carbohydrates, proteins. It is used as a medicine for intestinal colic, to stimulate lactation, gastrointestinal, skin diseases, has an expectorant and antiseptic effect.
Benefits of Anise Tea
1. Extremely effective in treating digestive system problems. Anise tea regulates indigestion, eliminates problems such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas and bloating, as well as spasmodic stomach problems. In addition, it is like an appetite stimulant;
2. Insomnia - after eating or before sleep drinking anise tea eliminates problems with insomnia. Honey can also be added. To work effectively, it must be well boiled and cooled;
3. Asthma - anise tea has wonderful relaxing qualities, so it is great for treating coughs associated with asthma;
4. Microbial infections and diseases - anise tea supports the breakdown of bacterial strains and helps to reduce the amount of viruses in the body. This is indeed very important in preventing microbial infections and diseases;
5. Breastfeeding - anise is used for the development of nursing mothers, it has estrogenic effects to improve breastfeeding and stimulate lactation;
6. Expectoration - helps the respiratory tract. Helps expectorate phlegm in the lungs and throat, colds, asthma, bronchitis, flu, pneumonia and sinusitis;
7. Skin diseases - helps with oily skin and to fight against acne. Tea contains compounds that can help skin conditions. Anise oil can also be used for such problems;
8. Oral cavity - acts antibacterial and antimicrobial. Helps with breathing problems and bad breath;
9. Consumption of anise tea by children helps stop hiccups and gastrointestinal problems;
10. Anise contains some chemicals that act as antioxidants;
11. Anise is a natural pain reliever. Helps with rheumatism, arthritis, joint pain. Increases blood flow;
12. Maintains the blood pressure level, thereby reducing the pressure on the heart. Increases blood flow as well as stimulates the heart;
13. Stimulates the body's hormones and metabolism by stimulating the production of a healthy amount of enzymes in the body. Anise detox also promotes the proper functioning of the metabolism, getting rid of harmful toxins in the body;
14. Thrombosis - Thrombosis leads to blockage of the circulation of the circulatory system and can be defined as a disease associated with the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels. It has been proven that anise has a positive effect on thrombosis. As a result, a broad-spectrum antithrombotic, antiplatelet activity appears, showing positive effects for coagulation, a destabilizing effect and a vasodilating effect.
