Anise is one of the herbs that has many health benefits for humans, including:
Enhancing the health of the digestive system Eating anise contributes to enhancing the digestion process and softening the stomach, as a decoction of anise seeds was used since ancient times after eating a hearty meal to help digestion. Dr., according to “Web Medicine”.
Treating constipation:
Anise and its oil have laxative properties. It is a natural laxative that helps treat and prevent constipation. It also helps treat indigestion and get rid of flatulence. Expelling gases: Anise has an effective role in expelling gases, as failure to address the problem of gases causes the development of diseases in the long run, such as: stomach pain, sharp pains in the chest, and muscle spasm.
Promote appetite
One of the benefits of anise is its role in enhancing appetite by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach, thus enhancing digestion and appetite.
Promote respiratory health
It was found that drinking a decoction of anise seeds helps in the treatment of asthma and various respiratory problems, and also helps in reducing congestion in the respiratory tract and treating bronchial infections, and therefore it has anti-cold, phlegm and coughing effects.
Wound cleansing
Anise and anise essential oil contain substances with antiseptic properties that can be used to disinfect wounds. This prevents inflammation and helps speed up the healing process.
Reducing spasms and contractions
Relieving pain and helping to relax
It was found that anise has analgesic and calming properties, which relieve stress, anxiety and nervous pain, and fight depression, stress and anger. It was also found that applying aniseed oil to the forehead may contribute to the treatment of headaches and headaches.
Treatment of sleep disorders
Among the benefits of anise is the treatment of sleep problems and disorders and the treatment of insomnia, due to its calming and analgesic role and its effectiveness in helping to relax.
Useful for children
Giving anise to the child in reasonable quantities helps to calm the intestinal cramps that newborns suffer from, and helps in treating some digestive and respiratory problems, and it also works as a gas repellant.
Treatment of menstrual problems
Useful for breastfeeding
Some doctors may recommend anise as a way to increase the supply of breast milk in nursing mothers. It also helps to relax the nursing mother, which may enhance the breastfeeding process.
Other benefits
Another benefit of anise is its ability to kill some types of insects, such as lice, once applied to the scalp. Reducing some skin problems, such as psoriasis and scabies. Diuresis. Increased sexual desire.
