Anise, whole seeds, organic - 100g

Pimpinella anisum L., whole seeds, certified organic

Aniseed is valued in Ayurveda for its warming and balancing action. It is said to stimulate the digestive fire (Agni) and is particularly beneficial for the Vata and Kapha doshas, while it can balance Pitta in appropriate amounts.

Indications

for gastrointestinal complaints, catarrhs of the respiratory tract

Use

Due to its mild, flowery and sweetish taste, aniseed can be enjoyed as a tasty tea. Aniseed tea is prepared as follows: 2 heaped teaspoons of aniseed fruit, which have been crushed or pounded beforehand, are poured over with 1/4 hot water (80°C) and strained after 10 minutes. For coughs, 2-5 cups of this tea are drunk per day, sweetened with honey. Do not sweeten for diabetics! The tea is particularly suitable for small children. Do not sweeten for bloating and to strengthen the stomach; the dosage here is 1 level teaspoon per cup.

In Ayurveda, it is often chewed or enjoyed as a tea after a meal to support well-being.

Medicinal herbs Description

History

For many thousands of years, anise has been used by humans as both a spice and a medicinal plant. The plant, which originates from Asia and the southeastern Mediterranean countries, is an ingredient in many festive dishes and was formerly recommended in dried form by witches to protect against bad dreams.

Nowadays, anise is used as a medicinal plant primarily for coughs, flatulence and to aid lactation.

Plant family

Angelica root belongs to the umbellifer family.

Common names

Anais, Arnis, Brotsamen, Enes, Enis, Einis, Jenes, Römischer Fenchel

Ingredients

‘ essential oils

‘ anethole

‘ isoanethole

‘ ansiceton

‘ anisic acid

‘ Acetaldehyde

‘ Acetylcholine

‘ Azulene

‘ Bergapten

‘ Boron

‘ Camphor

‘ Carvone

‘ Chamazulene

‘ Eugenol

‘ Caffeic acid

‘ Coumarin

‘ Myristicin

‘ Salicylates

‘ Thymol

‘ Umbelliferone

‘ Xanthotoxin

‘ Vitamin C

Medical properties

Due to the expectorant property of aniseed, it helps to clear mucus from the bronchial tubes and thus relieves cold-related symptoms. In addition, aniseed has an antispasmodic effect and is therefore used to relieve indigestion, bloating and flatulence. Aniseed can also be used to treat loss of appetite, asthma, throat infections, headaches, dry coughs, insomnia, dry coughs and difficulty swallowing.

Aniseed helps breastfeeding mothers to produce milk. The baby absorbs the ingredients through the mother's milk, which helps to prevent bloating in the baby.