Green anise: a master formula against gases

From the outset, many people associate aniseed with a liquor and a sweet flavor that is defined as “aniseed”. Less known are its medicinal virtues, although it also has a lot to contribute in gastronomy and cosmetics.

Green anise (Pimpinella anisum) belongs to the umbelliferous family, like carrot, fennel or caraway. It can reach three palms and blooms in summer. Our country is a great producer, as the Mediterranean climate is favourable. for medicinal purposes its fruits are usedwhich are collected at the end of summer.

The fruits of green anise, also very odorous, contain between 3 and 6% essence, which 80-90% is made up of anethole, the main responsible for its aroma, along with estragole and methylcavicol. To a greater or lesser extent they have anisic ketones, sterols, flavonoids and sugars.

Having a supply of green anise at home is an excellent idea for naturally treat various disordersbut above all it will allow us to solve some of the most common digestive discomforts.

Green anise for your digestions

Green anise is above all a great resource against common digestive problems, as the bloating, gas and flatulence, annoying gastroesophageal reflux and bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.

It also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and helps to regain appetite after an episode of convalescence or general weakness.

It can also relieve gastrointestinal spasms and colic, and for this purpose it is considered safe for children, who will also gladly accept its taste. It has also been used as a vermifuge, to promote the elimination of intestinal parasites and pinworms.

Master formula against gases

Aniseed fruits can be purchased in bulk or in bags of commercial brands in herbalists. They are getting ready in simple infusion or in mixed combinations, the flavor of which in turn helps to improve. When taken as an infusion, a cup is recommended after each meal.

can also be found powder, tincture, syrup and liquid extract.

This anise herbal tea, in which anise fruits are combined with various related plants, helps to improve digestionsstomach heaviness, abdominal swelling, gas and a bad taste in the mouth.

Ingredients:

green anisefennelrock teacarawaymallowherb verbenabitter orange rind

Preparation:

All the plants are mixed in equal parts. Boil a tablespoon of the mixture per cup of water for 2-3 minutes. Let it rest for another 10 minutes and filter.

are taken up 3 cups a daysweetened with orange blossom honey.

Other benefits of green anise for your health

Anise alone or mixed with other plants that complement it -such as marshmallow, Scots pine or poppy- is also intended to treat respiratory conditions, because it helps to expectorate. Colds with mucus, pharyngitis, bronchitis and respiratory allergies with rhinitis are alleviated with remedies that include this formidable plant.

Traditionally it has also been indicated as a support in lactation, but on this point there is no scientific agreement. behaves like a mild diuretic and aphrodisiac virtues have been attributed to it, which undoubtedly sounds like an exaggeration.

Instead, it does seem useful as a breath of energy against states of asthenia, weakness and anemiaand it has been recommended to young people with painful and abundant menstruation.

In addition to medicinal purposes, the fruits are used in confectionery and to flavor liqueurs.

some precautions

green anise It is not compatible with estrogen treatments. And it is not recommended to use the essential oil orally, especially in pregnancy or in case of neurological problems; It can also cause rejection in people allergic to anethole, and contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.