Health Benefits of Anise

Anise belongs to Apiaceae family and Plantae Kingdom. It is a flowering plant which is also called as Aniseed. Anise is an herbaceous herb which grows annually to a height of 3 ft (0.9 m) or more. The leaves at the bottom of Anise are 3⁄8–2 in (1–5 cm) long andleaves on the upper part of the plant are bisected into many small leaflets. The flowers are white in colour which is 3 mm in diameter that are found in clusters. The fruit of the plant is 3 to 6 mm long.The apt condition for the growth of Anise is fertile and well-drained soil. The roots of the plant are called as taproot which cannot be transplanted once it is sown and starts growing.

Primary Use of the Herb

Anise is an herb that is widely used for the purpose of digestion. It is also used as pain relieving medicine. It is also said to be used for reducing the discomforts and pains caused due to menstruation cycle.

Chemical and Nutrients in Anise

• Moisture
• Protein
• Fatty oil
• Essential oil
• Starch
• N-free extract
• Crude fiber
• Thymol
• Terpineol
• Anethole

Health Benefits of Anise

1. Helps in Menstruation pain

   Anise is well known to be used among women during the times of menstruation. The cramps, pain and the discomforts which arises due to menstruation can be healed be consuming anise.

2. Flavouring Agent

   Anise carries the taste of sweet and its aromatic nature has been used for the purpose of adding flavours to the dishes while cooking. It has been used in the production of alcohols. It is also added to dairy products, meat, candies and mouth fresheners.

3. Skin treatment

   Anise has got the medicinal value which has the effect of curing lice, scabies and other skin infections, kit can be directly applied on the skin as a medicine which has the power of fighting against bacteria, fungus and other harmful infections.

4. Accelerate urine secretion

   The oil of anise has got the anti-diuretic effects. It helps you to urinate frequently. Ruining often may be considered as not good for health but it helps to secrete the toxins and waste that is there in your body.

5. Accelerates the absorption of glucose

   Anise is said to be good absorber of glucose. Researchers have revealed that people with diabetes find it difficult to take in glucose. Anise can be used for this which absorbs glucose.

6. Sleeplessness

   Anise is considered to cure sleep deprivation and other sleep related disorders; it can also be taken in the morning along with honey in order to refresh breathing.

7. Other medical uses

   It can be used to ease child birth and also drives sex. Men use anise to sure male menopause. Anise is also used to sure asthma and constipation. It is used for indigestion and various other digestion related issues.

How to Use:

• The seeds are used as a whole or grounded and made tea which is known for its sweet and aromatic flavour.
• The seeds are powdered and used in a wide range of confectionaries.
• The powder of anise is taken after lunch in order to smooth digestion.

Caution

Anise can cause allergies if the person is allergic to other plants and herbs that are relates to anise such as asparagus, caraway, celery, coriander, cumin, dill, and fennel. Anise acts as estrogen. If the person has any health problems which may be exposed due to estrogen, kindly avoid anise.