Anise oil: properties and instructions for use

Anise is a spice, the healing properties of which 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 contours of the face, as well as restore the health of damaged hair.

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

The oil consists of:

• atenol;
• methyl chavicol;
• camphene;
• curcumin;
• butyric and propionic acids;
• anisic aldehyde and other components.

Anise oil has a huge range of beneficial properties for humans. Not for nothing, it is widely used in traditional medicine. This remedy has a tonic effect. It is able to give a person strength and vitality, relieve depression, ensure healthy sleep for adults and children. Regular use of oil increases physical endurance and improves brain activity.

Anise oil is known as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant and antipyretic agent. Due to these properties, it is often used for colds, flu, SARS, bronchitis. Anise natural elixir is used to increase immunity, improve the gastrointestinal tract, improve blood circulation, increase milk flow in lactating women.

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

Anise oil has a diuretic effect. It helps to improve the functioning of the kidneys. It is often prescribed as a prophylactic measure to reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis to those at risk. In addition, it is often prescribed to hypertensive patients, because it normalizes blood pressure and removes harmful substances from the blood.

Essential oil of anise is especially useful for the female body. The tool activates the natural production of estrogen, helps normalize the menstrual cycle, relieves "female" pain, 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 for flavoring alcoholic beverages. In everyday life, the tool is used to deodorize the air, scaring mosquitoes, midges and ticks.

Anise essential oil contains a high percentage of active ingredients, which is why it is worth being extremely careful when using it. A natural remedy can cause allergic reactions: urticaria, rash, itching. To minimize the risk of side effects, it is necessary to conduct a test before applying the oil. To do this, take anise and sunflower oil 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 ingestion or increase the prescribed dosage;
• the emergence of nausea and dizziness (often observed with overdose);
• irritation of the skin.

Do not forget about contraindications. Product prohibited:

• pregnant and lactating women (external and internal use is contraindicated);
• children up to the age of three (from the age of 12 the product can be consumed inside);
• 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 fine wrinkles and make deep folds visually less visible. Through the use of anise oil is possible:

• normalize the water-fat balance of the skin;
• improve the complexion, give it a healthy glow;
• tighten the oval face;
• increase the natural production of collagen and elastin;
• eliminate postacne spots 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 the preparation of masks.

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

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

Its regular use allows you to:

• strengthen the hair follicles, thereby preventing abundant hair loss leading to baldness;
• restore the structure of strands that have been damaged by various salon procedures (dyeing, highlighting, coloring, build-up) or thermal effects (frequent use of hair dryers, irons, curtains and other devices);
• improve the aesthetics of the hair - due to the regular use of anise oil, the curls become soft, silky and shiny
• increase hair growth by saturating the roots with nutrients;
• eliminate the breakage of strands.

This tool is also useful for the scalp. It is able to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, relieve dandruff and horny scales. For the beneficial effects of oil on the scalp, you must put a few drops of the elixir on the comb, and then comb the hair.

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

Consider the most popular ways to use.

• As a deodorizing and relaxing agent. To do this, the ether is heated in a special lamp, put a few drops on 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 inflammation of the throat. The rinse solution is prepared by adding three drops of ether to 200 ml of warm water.

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

• To increase the effectiveness of shampoos, balms or hair conditioners. To this end, 3-5 drops of oil is 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 per day are allowed.

In addition, you need to remember that the regularity of home cosmetic procedures is important, but do not “abuse”. Cosmetic products for hair and skin, enriched with anise ether, it is recommended to use no more than 1-2 times a week, while taking breaks between applications in 1 month. Otherwise, skin irritation can occur even in the absence of allergic reactions to the oil.

In order for the essential oil of a medicinal plant to be really useful for internal or external use, it is important to take a responsible approach to its choice.

When buying a product you need to follow some rules.

1. Inspect the tank. The container should be made of tinted glass. In a transparent container, its contents deteriorate rapidly when exposed to the rays of the sun.
2. Study the label - the name of the plant in Latin should be indicated on it. Also on the label must be specified contact details of the manufacturer.
3. Pay attention to the composition. The fact is that some oils are made from base and base, which often uses sea buckthorn or olive oil.
4. The bottle must have a pipette or a special dispenser.
5. Look at the consistency of the oil - it should be as homogeneous as its color. The liquid should not have extraneous mechanical impurities or sediment.
6. Buy oil only in reliable stores or pharmacies.

It is important to pay attention to the price of products. Natural essential oils can not be cheap, because their production will require more than one kilogram of high quality raw materials. If you have a cheap oil in front of you, most likely it is produced in a synthetic way. Quality products are always expensive, have a high concentration of nutrients, exquisite aroma.

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

People appreciate it for its many qualities.

1. Medicinal properties. Anise oil is an indispensable tool in cold and flu seasons. Buyers note its high efficiency in the fight against ARVI, 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. As well as a tool has proven itself to restore hair, enhance their growth and prevent hair loss.
3. Application in life. Judging by the responses, anise oil scares off blood-sucking insects as well as 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 did not find flaws in aniseed essential oil. Only a small percentage of consumers who responded did not like the obsessive and sharp smell of the natural elixir.

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