Lofant is a herbaceous half-shrub with a height of more than 1 m with a tetrahedral stem and inflorescences in the form of a panicle. In addition to the Tibetan lofant and anise losfant, other plant species are known, for example, the mountain loser, the Mexican lofant. But, perhaps, it is the anise and Tibetan are considered the most popular. In some articles intended for wide reading, these two species are not divided. Let's try to find out what is the difference between the anise from the Tibetan lofant.
What is the difference between a Tibetan and an anise loser?
This can be seen at a glance: milky white or slightly yellowish flowers cover the Tibetan-looking multi-bobble, while the leaves of the plant are rounded, and the blue and purple flowers, pointed leaves - in the anise lophant. In addition, lofant anisovy differs spicy aroma, Tibetan too fragrant, but to a lesser extent.
Those who are engaged in the cultivation of useful and beautiful plants on their own site, it should be borne in mind that, although any kind of lofant is considered winter-hardy, but more resistant to cold, the Tibetan variety of the lofant.
Anise lofant is often used in cooking as a spice . Usually a fragrant plant is added to fish, meat, vegetables to give the dish spice. Anise lofant is used for medicinal purposes, although to a lesser extent than the Tibetan lofant.
Tibetan lofant for its healing properties is often called "Tibetan ginseng ", it has a wide range of effects on the human body, and plant based products are used in folk medicine.
Is there a difference in the composition?
Both types of lofant contain:
- vitamins C, PP, group B;
- ascorbic, malic, citric acid;
- essential oils;
- glycosides;
- flavonoids;
- microelements and other useful substances.
Only the ratio of these components differs depending on the plant species.