Anise oil: properties and instructions for use

Anise is a spice whose healing properties people have known since ancient times. Today it is widely used in cooking and pharmaceuticals. In addition, essential anise oil is used in cosmetology. It can eliminate age-related changes - smooth wrinkles and tighten the oval of the face, as well as restore health to damaged hair.

Anise oil is produced by distillation of the fruits of a plant culture with water vapor. For the preparation of such a natural elixir, ordinary anise or star anise is used. It should be noted that in cooking and cosmetology oil from star anise is used, and in folk medicine - from ordinary (it has great healing properties).

The oil consists of:

• atenol;
• methyl chavicola;
• camphene;
• curcumin;
• butyric and propionic acids;
• aniseed aldehyde and other components.

Anise oil has a huge range of beneficial properties for humans. For good reason, it is widely used in traditional medicine. This tool has a tonic effect. It is able to give a person strength and vitality, relieve depression, provide a healthy sleep for adults and children. Regular use of the oil increases physical stamina and improves brain activity.

Anise oil is famous as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant and antipyretic.Due to these properties, it is often used for colds, flu, acute respiratory viral infections, bronchitis. Aniseed natural elixir is used to increase immunity, improve the gastrointestinal tract, improve blood circulation, and increase flushing of milk in lactating women.

In addition, anise oil is one of the best natural antiseptics. It has proven itself in the treatment of diseases of bacterial and fungal origin. The tool is able to quickly suppress the growth and reproduction of pathogenic organisms, creating conditions for the restoration of natural microflora.

Anise oil has a diuretic effect. It helps improve kidney function. It is often prescribed for prophylactic purposes to reduce the risks of urolithiasis for those at risk. In addition, it is often prescribed for hypertensive patients, since it normalizes blood pressure and removes harmful substances from the blood.

Anise essential oil is especially beneficial for the female body. The product activates the natural production of estrogen, helps to normalize the menstrual cycle, relieves "female" pain, and reduces the likelihood of developing diseases of the genitourinary system.

In addition to traditional medicine, anise oil is used in cooking and everyday life. Housewives and professional chefs add spice to pastries, various sauces, meat dishes, as well as to flavor alcoholic beverages. In everyday life, the product is used to deodorize air, repel mosquitoes, midges and ticks.

Anise essential oil contains a high percentage of active active ingredients, which is why you should be extremely careful when using it. A natural remedy can cause allergic reactions: urticaria, rash, itching. To minimize the risks of side effects, a test must be performed before using the oil. For this, anise and sunflower oils are taken and diluted in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting composition is applied to the inside of the elbow. If after 24 hours no reaction is detected, you can safely use the tool.

Other side effects of the product include:

• irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa with prolonged use inside or an increase in the prescribed dosage;
• the appearance of nausea and dizziness (often observed with an overdose);
• irritation of the skin.

Do not forget about contraindications. Product prohibited:

• pregnant and lactating women (external and internal use are contraindicated);
• children under the age of three (starting from 12 years old, the product can be taken orally);
• persons with burns, eczema and any other violations of the integrity of the skin;
• in cases of individual intolerance.

Essential anise oil is often used by women to care for mature skin. A natural remedy can make the skin soft and pleasant to the touch, smooth small wrinkles and make deep folds visually less noticeable. Thanks to the use of aniseed oil, it is possible:

• normalize the water-fat balance of the skin;
• to improve complexion, give it a healthy glow;
• to tighten the oval of the face;
• increase the natural production of collagen and elastin;
• eliminate stains of acne and make old scars less pronounced;
• get rid of acne, inflammation and other skin problems;
• make the skin more youthful, healthy and radiant.

To obtain the desired result, you can add a few drops of oil to creams, as well as use a natural elixir as part of other natural ingredients for making masks.

In addition, anise oil is often used for massages and “in the shower” procedures in tandem with various body scrubs. By regularly rubbing the product into the skin, you can quickly get rid of cellulite, make the body smoother and more pleasant to the touch.

Anise is useful not only for the health and beauty of the skin, but also for the health of the hair.

Its regular use allows you to:

• to strengthen hair follicles, thereby preventing excessive hair loss, leading to baldness;
• restore the structure of strands that have been damaged by various salon procedures (staining, highlighting, coloring, building) or thermal exposure (frequent use of hair dryers, irons, curling irons and other devices);
• improve hair aesthetics - thanks to regular use of anise oil, curls become soft, silky and shiny;
• activate hair growth by saturating the roots with nutrients;
• eliminate brittle strands.

This product is also useful for scalp. It is able to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, relieve dandruff and keratinized scales. For the beneficial effect of oil on the scalp, it is necessary to apply a few drops of the elixir to the comb, and then comb the hair.

In order not to harm health, aniseed little should be used according to the instructions. There are several methods of using this natural elixir: as a flavoring, therapeutic, cosmetic or other means.

Consider the most popular applications.

• As a deodorizing and relaxing remedy. To do this, the ether is heated in a special lamp, a few drops are applied to the medallions, or used as an additive to inhalation solutions.
• For rinsing with various diseases of the oral cavity. Essential oil can eliminate stomatitis, reduce swelling and sore throat. A rinse solution is prepared by adding three drops of ether in 200 ml of warm water.

• In tandem with various massage means.
• As an additive to oil formulations for compresses designed to relieve pain.
• To enrich the composition of creams or masks for the skin of the face, décolleté, hands. For the best effect, a few drops of anise oil are added to the cosmetic product, then the problem area is massaged. Due to massage, blood circulation increases and absorption of the composition improves.

• To increase the effectiveness of shampoos, balms or hair conditioners. To this end, 3-5 drops of oil are added to the hair care product, after which a light head massage is performed.
• Ingestion in tandem with various medicinal syrups or potions. It should be noted that no more than three drops of anise extract are allowed to be consumed per day.

In addition, it must be remembered that the regularity of home cosmetic procedures is important, but do not “abuse” it. Cosmetic products for hair and skin care enriched with aniseed ether are recommended to be used no more than 1-2 times a week, while taking breaks between applications of 1 month. Otherwise, you may encounter skin irritation even in the absence of allergic reactions to the oil.

So that the essential oil of a medicinal plant turns out to be really useful for internal or external use, it is important to take its choice responsibly.

When buying goods, you must adhere to some rules.

1. Inspect the container. The container must be made of darkened glass. In a transparent container, its contents quickly deteriorate when exposed to the sun.
2. Examine the label - it should indicate the name of the plant in Latin. And also on the label should be indicated the contact details of the manufacturer.
3. Pay attention to the composition. The fact is that some oils are made from a base and base, which is often used sea buckthorn or olive oil.
4. The bottle should have a pipette or a special dispenser.
5. Look at the consistency of the oil - it should be uniform, like its color. The fluid must not have any foreign matter or sediment.
6. Buy oil only at reliable stores or pharmacies.

It is important to pay attention to the price of products. Natural essential oils cannot be cheap, because more than one kilogram of high-quality raw materials will be needed to produce them. If you have cheap oil before you - most likely it is produced synthetically. High-quality products are always expensive, have a high concentration of nutrients, and an exquisite aroma.

Anise oil is a popular product due to its versatility. It has a lot of positive feedback from consumers.

People appreciate it for many qualities.

1. The healing properties. Anise oil is an indispensable tool in the seasons of colds and flu. Buyers note its high effectiveness in the fight against SARS, cough and runny nose.
2. Performance in cosmetology. According to many women, the use of this essential oil can tighten the skin, make it more elastic, smooth and “refreshed”. And also the tool has established itself to restore hair, activate their growth and prevent hair loss.
3. Home use. Judging by the responses, anise oil repels blood-sucking insects no worse than popular repellents.

According to consumers, anise helps to relax the muscles of the body and relieve tension, especially when adding oil to the bath or when using it for massage. Many have not found flaws in aniseed essential oil. Only a small percentage of responding consumers did not like the obsessive and pungent smell of a natural elixir.

See the following video for the properties and uses of aniseed oil.