10:00 PM
Thursday 04 February 2021
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I wrote – Asma Morsi
Anise is an important herb that is popular with many, due to its distinctive flavor and wonderful taste, as well as it contains antioxidants that help protect the body from infections and reduce blood sugar.
Here, in the following report, we review the most important health benefits of consuming a cup of anise before bed, as reported by “healthline”.
To prevent anemia:
Anise contains a high percentage of iron, as it helps produce healthy blood cells in the body, as well as it contributes to the formation of hemoglobin in the blood, thus preventing anemia.
Treating depression:
Some studies indicate that anise seed is rich in antidepressant properties that help treat depression and reduce its symptoms, and its effectiveness may be similar to some antidepressant medications.
Prevention of stomach ulcers:
Eating a cup of anise before bed helps reduce the secretion of stomach acid and protect it from the formation of stomach ulcers, according to an animal study.
Preventing infection:
Being rich in powerful anti-microbial properties, it helps prevent infections and fungi and bacteria from growing inside the body.
Reducing hot flashes.
The natural decrease in the level of hormones as women age causes menopause, and because it contains many compounds that are similar in effectiveness to the hormone estrogen, it contributes to reducing hot flashes and preventing bone loss after menopause.
Lowering blood sugar:
Several animal studies have reported that the anthole in anise may contribute to lowering blood sugar levels, which enhances the function of insulin-producing cells.
Reducing inflammation:
Anise seed contains a large percentage of antioxidants, which in turn can reduce inflammation, which helps prevent chronic diseases such as: heart disease and diabetes.
– constipation treatment:
Eating a mixture of anise, fennel and elderberry, may contribute to treating constipation, as in a clinical study of 20 patients suffering from chronic constipation, researchers found that the herbal formula enriched with anise was significantly more effective in combating constipation, according to “verywellhealth”.
Boosts appetite and increases breast milk flow:
Eating a cup of anise before bed can boost appetite and increase milk flow in breastfeeding women, as well as boost sexual desire in men.
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