Pimpinella anisum
Country of origin: Spain, certified organic cultivation
Anise is consumed to improve the digestion process, to alleviate the symptoms of the period, to aid with weight loss and to provide antioxidant protection to the body.
Anise is beneficial to the digestive system as it soothes the irritated stomach, reduces stomach gas and speeds up the digestion process. It also helps to fight constipation and to maintain smooth bowel function.
Anise has anticonvulsant properties and can alleviate the symptoms of asthma and nerve cough and reduce the incidence of seizures. It also has expectorant properties and eliminates mucus membranes from the infected respiratory tracts.
Women use anise seeds to fight the symptoms of period such as pain and cramps. Anise helps women during breastfeeding to increase the flow of milk. Men use it to increase libido and sexual desire.
The relaxing and sedative properties of anise help to fight insomnia and treat sleep disorders.
Anise can be applied on the skin to fight skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Finally, anise is consumed by people trying to lose weight as it gives a sense of satiety and reduces the need for snacking between main meals. Mostly, however, anise increases metabolic activity, causing the body to burn more calories.
It is forbidden to consume anise seed by women during pregnancy and during breastfeeding without the advice of a doctor.
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