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 oval of the face, as well as restore health to damaged hair.

Anise oil is produced by steam distillation of plant fruits. To prepare such a natural elixir, ordinary or star anise is used. It should be noted that star anise oil is used in cooking and cosmetology, and from ordinary anise oil in folk medicine (it has great healing properties).

The oil consists of:

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

Anise oil has a huge range of beneficial properties for humans. It is not for nothing that it is widely used in traditional medicine. This remedy has a tonic effect. It can give a person strength and vigor, relieve depression, provide healthy sleep for adults and children. Regular use of the oil increases physical stamina and improves brain function.

Anise oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant and antipyretic properties.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, and increase milk flow in lactating women.

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

Anise oil has a diuretic effect. It helps to improve kidney function. It is often prescribed for prophylactic purposes to reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis for those who are 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 tool activates the natural production of estrogen, helps to 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 baked goods, various sauces, meat dishes, and also to flavor alcoholic beverages. In everyday life, the agent is used to deodorize the 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: hives, rashes, itching. To minimize the risks of side effects, a test should be performed before using the oil. For this, anise and sunflower oils are taken and diluted in a 1: 1 ratio. The resulting composition is applied to the inside of the elbow. If after 24 hours no reaction is found, you can safely use the product.

Other side effects of the product include:

• irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa with prolonged oral use 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 banned:

• pregnant and lactating women (external and internal use is contraindicated);
• children under the age of three (from 12 years of age the product can be ingested);
• 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 is able to make the integument soft and pleasant to the touch, smooth out fine wrinkles and make deep folds visually less noticeable. Thanks to the use of anise oil, it is possible to:

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

To obtain the desired result, you can add a few drops of oil to creams, and also use a natural elixir in the composition of other natural ingredients to prepare masks.

In addition, anise oil is often used for massage and shower treatments 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:

• strengthen hair follicles, thereby preventing profuse 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 the aesthetics of hair - thanks to the regular use of anise oil, curls become soft, silky and shiny;
• activate hair growth by saturating the roots with nutrients;
• eliminate the brittleness of the strands.

This remedy is also useful for the scalp. It is able to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, get rid of dandruff and keratinized scales. For the beneficial effect of the oil on the scalp, you must apply a few drops of the elixir to the comb, and then comb the hair.

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

Let's take a look at the most popular applications.

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

• In tandem with various massage products.
• As an additive to oil-based compresses for pain relief.
• 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. The massage increases blood circulation and improves the absorption of the composition.

• To enhance 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 mixtures. It should be noted that no more than three drops of anise extract are allowed per day.

In addition, you need to remember that the regularity of home cosmetic procedures is important, but you should not "abuse". Cosmetology products for hair and skin care, enriched with anise ether, are recommended to be used no more than 1-2 times a week, while taking breaks between uses for 1 month.Otherwise, you can face skin irritation even in the absence of allergic reactions to the oil.

In order for the essential oil of a medicinal plant to be truly useful for internal or external use, it is important to responsibly treat its choice.

When buying a product, you must adhere to some rules.

1. Examine the container. The container should be made of tinted glass. In a transparent container, its contents quickly deteriorate under the influence of the sun's rays.
2. Examine the label - it should contain the name of the plant in Latin. And also the manufacturer's contact information should be indicated on the label.
3. Pay attention to the composition. The fact is that some oils are made from a base and a base, which is often used as 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 uniform as its color. The liquid should not have foreign mechanical inclusions or sediment.
6. Only buy oil from trusted stores or pharmacies.

It is important to pay attention to the price of the product. Natural essential oils cannot be cheap, since their production requires more than one kilogram of high-quality raw materials. If you have a cheap oil in front of 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 remedy for 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 aid in the seasons of colds and flu. Buyers note its high efficiency in the fight against ARVI, cough and runny nose.
2. Effectiveness 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 for hair restoration, activation of hair growth and prevention of hair loss.
3. Household use. Judging by the responses, anise oil repels blood-sucking insects as well as popular repellents.

According to consumers, anise helps to relax the muscles in the body and relieve tension, especially when adding oil to a bath or using it for massage. Many have found no flaws in anise essential oil. Only a small percentage of responding consumers did not like the intrusive and pungent smell of the natural elixir.

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