The use of anise oil

Anise oil is made of anise seeds by steam distillation. Anise is a thermophilic one -year -old plant that is found in a wild form in India, China, and some regions of Europe. In our climatic zone, as a cultural plant, which is sown in a greenhouse, and for the summer is transplanted into open ground.

Composition and properties of anise oil

In order to get 1 kg of anise oil, 50 kg of anise seeds will be required. Essential anise oil is a fluid of a weak yellow color with a slightly sharp, peculiar smell of anise and a fresh sweet aroma. With severe cooling, it becomes a white crystalline substance. For use, chilled oil is heated for several minutes in the hands. Anise oil can be stored for up to 5 years, provided that it is airtight packaging and compliance with the temperature and light storage mode. This unique product consists of many components, but the main is annete, which creates a bouquet of the aroma of anise oil. It also contains oil, anise and propione acid. A feature of anise oil is its property to dissolve well in alcohol and very bad in water.

The use of anise oil

Therapeutic properties of anise oil

1. Anise oil eliminates cough and lowers the temperature. These properties of anise oil are used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. Anise moisturizes dry, unproductive cough and eliminates the old -man, softens the irritated throat and contributes to the discharge of sputum. Anise oil drugs are used to treat bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis and whooping cough. Anise's oil is added to inhalers, coughing loaf. For the treatment of cough, capsules with anise oil are produced. The uniqueness of drugs with anise oil is that regardless of the method of entering the body, oil is excreted through the mucous membrane of the bronchi. This leads to an increase in the secretion of the bronchi and cleansing the respiratory tract. Many of us from childhood remember the taste of ammonia-operation drops that the pediatrician from coughing prescribed. These drops were significantly different from the now popular, suction syrup from coughing, but were quite effective.
2. Anise oil is used to treat diseases of the digestive system, activates intestinal motility, has a choleretic effect. Preparations based on this healing oil relieve colic, constipation and flatulence. Anise oil is used in the complex therapy of nausea and vomiting that occur on nervous soil.
3. Anise oil from the time of ancient Rome is considered the strongest aphrodisiac, therefore it is used to increase libido in men and the treatment of impotence. Studies have shown that anise oil contains an estrogen hormone, therefore it is used to normalize the reproductive system and treat frigidity in women. Anise oil preparations help regulate the menstrual cycle in women and anesthetize the birth activity.
4. Essential anise oil helps to cope with stress, depression and irritability. Good reviews about the use of anise oil to relieve constant fatigue, improving the mood and activate mental activity, to restore the positive perception of the world and relieve pain in migraine.
5. Anise oil relieves pain with headaches of various origin and facilitates the manifestations of a hangover syndrome.
6. Anise oil has the ability to dissolve the calculi - stones in the kidneys and bladder.
7. Anise seed oil is used to treat increased excitability in children.

To get rid of lice, anise oil is applied to the hair and scalp, withstand 1-2 hours and washed the head with shampoo, then comb the parasites. This is one of the folk methods of combating pediculosis. Its advantages are that anise oil does not contain harmful chemicals and is safe even for a small child. The disadvantage is that experts consider this method of struggle ineffective, since anise oil only drives insects with its smell, but does not destroy them.

Anise oil dosage

Anise oil is an active saturated substance, so it should be used with caution, strictly observing the dosage and duration of the course of treatment.

1. During the inhalation procedure, you can use no more than two drops of oil, the procedure time is 5-7 minutes.
2. The use of anise oil inside is carried out in this way: add one drop of oil to a teaspoon of honey, drink water. Take 3 times a day.
3. Apply anise oil for baths with caution, start with three drops for the entire volume of water, gradually bringing to a maximum dose - 8 drops. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.
4. For massages and compresses, it is recommended to add 5 drops of anise oil to 10 grams of the base.
5. To relieve nervous stress, improve sleep quality and detach from daytime worries, it is recommended to use aroma lamp. 2-3 drops of anise for 15 square meters of the room are added to the lamp capacity.
6. To improve the quality of cosmetics, you can add 5-6 drops of anise oil per 10-15 grams of cream or other products.
7. In order to improve well -being, gain confidence and emotional balance, it is very effective to use aroma culones or aromamedalons with anise oil. This is a fashionable “hybrid” of aroma lamps and a pendant made of ceramics or other materials that are constantly carried with them. Such a pendant acts as a mini-inagger, allowing the aromas of your favorite essential oils throughout the day. It is recommended to add 1 drop of anise oil to the aroma cowl, gradually increase to 3 drops.

Anise oil in cosmetology

The excellent mitigating properties of anise oil are used to care for the age -based “tired” skin. By adding a drop of oil to skin care products, you can get rid of early wrinkles, dryness and lethargy of the skin. You can add anise oil to home masks for the face.

For example, a mask for caring for dry and normal skin, prepared at home:

• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 tbsp. fat sour cream;
• 1 tbsp. carrot juice.

Mix all this thoroughly and add one to two drops of anise oil. We apply the mask to the skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. The use of such a mask 1-2 times a week for a month for a month will significantly improve the condition of dry skin, level its color and make it smooth.

Anise oil is used to strengthen hair. To prevent hair loss, make it thick and strong, anise oil is added to shampoos and rinses. Anise oil is used for baths. To do this, 3-6 drops of anise oil are mixed with a tablespoon of milk or honey and added to a warm bath with a temperature of 36-37 degrees. The duration of the procedure is no more than 20 minutes.

Contraindications to the use of anise oil

It is forbidden to use anise oil for pregnant women, children under 3 years of age and people with allergic diseases. Anise oil cannot be used for peptic ulcer of the stomach and increased acidity. Everyone else is recommended to make an individual intolerance. When taking anise oil, the dosage should be strictly observed, since a high concentration of this product can cause a slowdown in the heartbeat and blood circulation. Any aromatherapeutic procedures should be carried out with caution, be sure to take a break after a 3-year-old course.

How to buy anise oil

Anise oil can be bought in its pure form. The price of anise oil per bottle of 30 ml ranges from 550 to 600 rubles. Due to the fact that it is very common to fakes this healing product, it is better to buy anise oil in a pharmacy. When buying essential oil, you should pay attention to the fact that ordinary anise oil has healing properties. Star -based anise essential oil is used in cooking and cosmetology, but does not have such a spectrum of therapeutic properties. In order to buy a 100% natural product, read in the instructions of anise oil from which raw materials it is made, and ask for a quality certificate. This is the only way to avoid fakes and buy a natural product.

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