Anise: healing essential oils

SuddenDiarrheaor poor or no bowel movements for a few days - everyone probably experiences such complaints in their life, which are usually harmless but still bothersome.Probioticscan then provide a remedy.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Every fourth German suffers regularly fromfunctionalDigestive problems. They are the most common reason for visiting theGastroenterologists. Controlled studies show thatprobiotic cultureson the Symptoms of the so-calledIrritable bowel syndromecan have a positive effect. Whether nonspecificstomach pain,constipation(constipation),Alternating between constipation and diarrhea(diarrhea) orBloated stomach(meteorism) andflatulence:The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are diverse. You can use bothbacterial inflammatory processesin the intestine as well as by a change in theSensitivity of the internal organscaused.

Intestinal therapy with probiotics

Gastroenterologists agree that symptomatic therapy includes, among other things,ProbioticsThis is the result of 12 out of a total of 16 controlled studies. A randomized controlled double-blind study included267 patients with irritable bowel syndromeof typeConstipation and meteorismThey received six weeks oftwice dailyaYoghurt with a Bifidocultureor aYoghurt without probioticsin the control group. After three weeks, almost all of the probiotics18 percentmore patients than in the control group reduced their symptoms compared to baseline by10 percentAfter six weeks of treatment with theBifidobacteriumoccurred in almosttwice as many patientswith constipation, a significant improvement was observed. Accordingly, bifido cultures are suitable forTo harmonize the intestinal environmentand symptomatic complaints ofIrritable bowel syndrometo reduce significantly. Lactic acid cultures such asLactobacillus contribute toHarmonization of the intestinal floraand make a valuable contribution to intestinal health.

aniseis a popular plant in the Mediterranean region that not only tastes good, but can also relieve some complaints, for example in the gastrointestinal area. It is one of the classics in herbal medicine. It is not for nothing that anise wasMedicinal Plant of the Year 2014chosen.

What exactly is anise?

In the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum) is a shrub of up to 50 centimeters in height from the family of the Umbelliferae. The egg-shaped, finely hairy fruits of the plant, which ripen after the flowering period, which lasts from mid-June to the end of September, are used as a spice or medicinal product.characteristic sweet smell and tastethey are easy to identify. In Germany, the anise plants that thrive in southeastern Europe and subtropical regions are very rarely found in the wild.

What is special about anise?

The essential oil, which is found mainly in the fruits of the plant, has a number of beneficial properties. It hasantibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, relaxing, circulation-stimulating andgenerally strengthening. The essential anise oil irritates the bronchi. This loosens the stuck mucus and supports its removal. Thus, aniseCold symptomsweakenand accelerate the recovery process. In addition,Anise stimulates thedigestionat, helps with flatulence and is antispasmodic, especially in combination with caraway and/or fennel.

Use of anise

As a spice, anise is mainly found in baked goods and sweets, especially at Christmas time. Anise also gives alcoholic drinks such as ouzo, raki, sambuca or Pernod their characteristic taste. Anise is mainly used as a medicinal productfor coughs and colds or gastrointestinal diseasesAnise also plays a role in popular belief. In many rural areas, anise seeds were consideredaphrodisiacBeyond Europe, anise is used in Ayurvedic medicine and is used by appropriately trained doctors asUsed to treat middle ear infections and impotence.

What are the main ingredients of anise?

Anise is strongly aromatic. This is due to thehigh proportion of essential oil, which is mainly found in the fruits. They contain up to 90%Anetholeand to a small extentEstragole,aside from thatfatty oilandProteins.