The healing properties of anise were known even in ancient Egypt. The fruits of this heat-loving plant are now widely used in the food, perfume and pharmaceutical industries. Anise oil is a unique tool that helps to treat chronic diseases, while turning the treatment into pleasant procedures.
Anise Essential Oil
Obtain aniseed oil by steam distillation of mashed seeds or dried stems and anise leaves. In its appearance, anise oil is a clear, colorless or slightly yellowish liquid. Its pleasant smell and sweet burning taste add to the extraordinary charm of confectionery. Anise essential oil is also often used in the manufacturing process of toothpaste. Anise essential oil can be used both in pure form and in combination with other essential oils. Depending on the terms of such compositions, the anise differently manifests its properties, perfectly matching with the oils of coriander, mandarin, rosewood, lemon balm. A distinctive property of ethereal anise oil is its ability to freeze after boiling even at low temperatures. Therefore, for long-term storage, this fragrant substance is better to boil in a sealed container.
Anise oil - application
The universality of aniseed oil is amazing. It can be successfully applied in almost all areas - from medicine to fishing. Thanks to its medicinal properties anise oil treats:
- respiratory diseases;
- pediculosis;
- vascular disease;
- allergy;
- neurological conditions;
- indigestion;
- violation of reproductive function in men and women.
It is worth noting that anise oil helps alleviate the state of alcohol intoxication.
It is also useful for young nursing mothers: the use of small doses of anise oil together with warm tea can increase the amount of milk production.
Aroma lamps based on anise oil are soothing, eliminate child's tearfulness and nervousness, help to get out of depressed states to adults.
Aniseed oil from lice
Anise oil is generally a very popular remedy for many skin parasites. To quickly get rid of lice, it is only necessary to apply anise oil to the scalp, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and shampoo and comb the hair with a thick comb. A tangible smell of anise will drive parasites, not delivering unpleasant sensations to the patient. Anisic oil against lice is also available in the form of preparations that contain substances that promote easy flushing of the oil. This makes the treatment of pediculosis more convenient and quick. Anise oil for hair is used not only as a means to rid lice. Regular application of oil on the scalp strengthens the hair, restoring damaged hair bulbs. With the same application of anise oil, dry seborrhea is treated.
Anise oil in the treatment of respiratory organs
Treatment of diseases of respiratory organs is carried out using anise oil when inhaled. A few drops of essential oil are added to hot water and breathe a fragrant steam until the water cools down. The inhalation of such a vapor expands the bronchi, facilitating the departure of phlegm. Inhalations can also be carried out with an inhaler-nebulizer. Such procedures will be more effective, as microscopic drops of anise oil penetrate deeper into the respiratory tract. Aniseed oil from cough has proven itself in the treatment of tracheitis, as well as chronic and obstructive bronchitis. Due to its antispasmodic properties, it facilitates the patient's condition with a strong and frequent cough.