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2. Anise

Effect: expectorant, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, spasmolytic, immunomodulatory, diuretic, antipyretic.

It is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases (bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, asthma), kidney and bladder diseases, intestinal atony, normalization of water-fat balance and skin rejuvenation.

2.1. Effect of anise essential oil

 Anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, spasmolytic, immunomodulatory (mainly increases the B-system activity), diuretic, antipyretic, coronarolytic, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, expectorant.

 Stimulates the respiratory center.

 Increases the secretion of digestive glands.

 Normalizes the blood supply to the brain.

 Eliminates tachycardia.

 Improves mental and physical performance.

 Relieves nervous and emotional tension.

 Optimizes adaptive responses.

 Forms complexes with lead ions, contributing to their removal from the body.

 Eliminates intestinal atony.

 Reduces menstrual pain.

 Increases milk production in nursing mothers.

 Has a sedative effect, helps to eliminate depression and to reduce child hyperexcitability and tearfulness, helps in case of nervous exhaustion.

 Helps to normalize the water-fat balance of the skin and to increase the turgor of its cells, which increases skin firmness.

2.2. Use of anise oil in cosmetology

Such a plant product is primarily used to care for mature and fading skin. The oil stimulates the epidermal cells to produce more collagen, tones the skin, and increases its firmness. It is also effective for some skin diseases, helps to get rid of the first signs of scabies, as well as lice and fleas. In cosmetology, anise oil has found application in the care of locks. This plant product is used to enrich shampoos, masks and conditioners. It is also added to aromatic baths and special relaxing and restorative massages. While enriching cosmetic products, it is necessary to strictly respect the amount of oil: we take 3 drops of essence per 10 ml of base oil. To obtain a massage mixture, the same proportion is used, only as a base, we use a cream or a body lotion. While taking an aromatic bath, just 7 drops of this plant product should be added to the water.

2.3. Precautionary measures

Strong oil, which is a powerful stimulant.

When using high doses for massage and bath, this may cause irritation of gastric mucous membranes and dizziness, and prolonged use of high doses can lead to general poisoning, muscle paresis, and circulatory as well as brain disorders.

Regular use of oil internally may cause irritation of the gastric mucosa. With extreme caution, it is recommended to use it for any pathology of the gastrointestinal tract and only under the supervision of a doctor.

It should not be used during pregnancy and its use must be limited when blood clotting is high.