Have you tried anise tea? Spice lovers will surely like it. Although the drink has a specific taste, tea with anise is popular both in addition to the meal and in medicine, because it has useful properties.

Useful properties of tea

A drink based on this plant is very popular because it has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body. Tea with anise facilitates the course of bronchitis, reduces asthma attacks and, in general, is useful for respiratory ailments. It is used during the treatment of tracheitis, laryngitis, whooping cough. The broth is used in the treatment of cystitis, pyelonephritis.

A healing drink is also capable of:

• to establish the activity of the digestive system, eliminate intestinal cramps;
• reduce the risk of indigestion, bloating;
• normalize the pancreas;
• reduce menstrual pain;
• enhance lactation in women who are breastfeeding;
• get rid of problems with potency;
• help with infertility, improving the functionality of the uterus, thereby contributing to conception.

In addition, anise extract is suitable as an anesthetic, for disinfection, as an antipyretic. A rinse (a teaspoon of anise in a glass of water) helps with gum disease.

Side effects

Anise tea, despite its indisputable benefits, sometimes causes side effects. The plant is capable of provoking allergic manifestations, inflammation of the skin. Seeds have a diuretic property, which increases the risk of dehydration. Dishes with the addition of chronic gastrointestinal ailments are not recommended: gastritis, peptic ulcer.

Anise tincture on alcohol cleanses the body of toxic substances, but can provoke a miscarriage. Therefore, anise is not indicated for pregnant women.

There is a great risk of confusing anise with its close "relative" star anise, which has a much wider list of undesirable body reactions.

Milk should not be added to tea based on anise; it is acceptable to sweeten drinking with honey or regular sugar.

Anise Tea Recipes

The beneficial properties of the drink are also used for preventive purposes. It is important to choose the right seeds. The dark brown color indicates that the grains are already old and will not give the desired flavor to tea. It is optimal to acquire young seeds and store them in a pristine (not ground) state, in a glass container, in a darkened place. In such conditions, they will retain healing properties longer.

To make anise tea, you will need:

• 500 ml regular tea
• 1 teaspoon
• 500 ml of boiling water
• 40 g finely chopped walnut.

Anise grains should be poured with boiling water and insisted for a quarter of an hour. Strain the mixture and combine with traditional tea, garnish with nuts. This drink has a very rich aroma and astringent taste.

To increase the tone of the body, a surge of energy, you can make tea according to the following recipe:

1. Pour ½ tsp into the teapot. crushed aniseed seeds and a stick of cinnamon.
2. Add finely chopped peel of lemon or lime.
3. Put 2 thin slices of ginger root.
4. Pour boiling water (500 ml) and leave for half an hour to insist.
5. Strain, add honey.

Such tea is useful to drink 2-3 times a day.

Anise is part of various general strengthening phyto-collections. It is often used in perfumery, culinary, and alcoholic beverage industries. It is believed that if you start the morning with a cup of anise tea, your thoughts will become clear and your organs will work in harmony. Drinking it every night is a great way to get a good night's sleep. Fatigue and bad mood recede before this miraculous remedy. The plant has numerous and is considered to be the elixir of youth for the body.

An amazing remedy with ancient history - aniseed tea - is available to everyone. Not grandmother's tales or old scrolls, modern doctors confirm the beneficial effects of tea with anise seeds. Rejuvenation of the body and a long list of cured diseases is not the whole track record of an amazing plant.

Anise tea: spice from antiquity gives youth

Anise is such an ancient spice that there is hardly a document with accurate information when and where it was first used. In Egypt, it was used as incense. In Rome, they knew about the benefits of plants for the digestive system. In Greece, tea with anise was prescribed for colds. Modern medicine recognizes the amazing properties of herbs - it is a component of many drugs.

Anise tea is an easy way to turn tea drinking into a healing and rejuvenation procedure. The main thing is to brew it correctly.

Wisdom of brewing

Aniseed drink is prepared from the seeds of the plant. It is easy for a beginner tea to confuse it with star anise (star anise). Spices are similar not only in names but also in aromas. The visual difference is that star anise seeds are star-shaped. Anise for a wonderful drink is the fruit of an annual pear-shaped herbaceous plant with a brownish-gray color. Star anise for a fragrant drink is not suitable, as it does not tolerate a long heat treatment.

Existing cooking options:

• Buying ready-made tea bags: the easiest option.
• Brew tea from seeds: a magical action begins already from the moment tea is prepared.
• Mix with ordinary tea: the opportunity to feel like a real sorcerer.

Recipe 1

What is required:

• Anise seeds - 2 tsp.
• Water - 180 ml.

Cooking process:

Grind the seeds in a blender or a special mortar. Pour into a teapot or cup. Boil the water. Pour the seeds and close the kettle or cup with a tight lid. If you wrap a napkin on top, the effect will be better. Insist a quarter of an hour. Strain. Add sweetener.

Recipe 2

Ingredients:

Cooking method:

Mix finely chopped fruits with water. Put on fire, bring to a boil. Boiling time - 5 minutes. Be sure to insist 20 minutes. Strain. Tea is ready!

Recipe 3

Components:

• Anise (seeds) - 2 tsp.
• Tea leaves - 4 gr.
• Water - 400 ml.

Cooking:

In parallel, brew tea and anise in two different teapots. Strain the infusion of seeds and add to the teapot. Insist for at least 15 minutes. Fragrant and healthy drink is ready!

To whom and what is the use of anise tea

Tea with anise is extremely beneficial for the human body. Indisputable evidence is the thousand-year history of the use of this drink.

• Respiratory system: has an expectorant and disinfectant effect, is useful for coughing or bronchitis, respiratory tract diseases (upper). Anise gives freshness to breath.
• Digestive system: stimulates the digestive processes, has a beneficial effect on the secretory, motor functions of the digestive system. You can forget about nausea and flatulence, if you add an anise infusion to the diet.
• Genitourinary system: combats microbes that provoke inflammatory processes.
• Women's health: for painful menstruation, it is anise infusion that is useful, in addition, it normalizes the cycle.
• Breastfeeding: plays a dual role - increases the quantity and quality of milk. Receiving milk enriched with anise, the child does not suffer from colic and bloating.

Contraindications

The effectiveness of tea in the treatment and prevention of certain diseases is undeniable, but there are contraindications.

• Aniseed drink will not be useful for chronic diseases of the digestive system. The plant increases the production of gastric juice, so the use of the drink with ulcers and gastritis with high acidity is contraindicated.
• During pregnancy, it is undesirable to drink this drink. Herb has a stimulating effect on the uterus, which will negatively affect the bearing of the fetus.
• Anise is an allergen. Therefore, having noticed signs of individual intolerance to the drink, it is better to abandon it.

The article discusses the healing properties of anise and contraindications for the use of spices. We will talk about options for using anise seeds in folk medicine. Following our advice, you will learn how to brew anise tea, prepare decoctions, water infusions and alcohol tinctures based on spices.

Anise vulgaris is an annual herbaceous plant that is widely used in folk medicine. From seeds and herbs, plants prepare infusions, decoctions and tinctures.

Anise seeds used in folk medicine

The benefits and harms of anise are in its composition. The plant contains essential oils, protein substances, organic acids, camphene, fatty oils, dipentene, sugars. More than 80% anise consists of anethole - an aromatic ester that gives the plant a sweet, spicy aroma.

Anis is widely used in folk medicine. As medicinal raw materials use plant seeds, less often stems.

The use of anise herb is possible in cooking. Fresh leaves are added to salads and side dishes. Food with anise herb improves digestion, eliminates pain in the stomach and intestines, prevents constipation and flatulence. The beneficial properties of anise grass explain it and its use for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Anise has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. These beneficial properties of anise are indispensable for inflammatory diseases of internal organs.

Anise seeds normalize the liver and pancreas. Plant-based products reduce the acidity of gastric juice.

The beneficial properties of anise can be used to treat diseases of the nervous system. Anise is a natural antidepressant. Plant-based products eliminate depression, stress, and cheer up.

Anise enhances the effect of antibiotics. Therefore, funds based on it should be used carefully during the period of taking antibacterial drugs and only after consulting a doctor.

The healing properties of anise seeds help in the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases. Plant-based products have an expectorant and antipyretic effect.

You learned about anise and its healing properties. Next, we will talk about anise seeds and their use in home recipes.

The use of anise in traditional medicine

Anise seeds have been used in folk medicine. The healing properties of anise seeds are used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory systems, painful menstruation in women and sexual impotence in men.

  Tea, decoctions, infusions and tinctures are made with anise

Medicines are prepared from anise, each of which has its own purpose and method of application. Since anise is a potent plant, you should use preparations based on it exclusively as prescribed by the doctor, strictly observing the dosage.

The course of taking funds from anise is 7 days. If necessary, repeat admission take a break for 2 weeks.

You learned about anise and what the plant is used for. Now consider the recipes for the preparation of medicines based on spices.

Anise Seed Tea

Anise tea has a restorative effect. It is useful to drink during periods of exacerbation of infectious diseases.

Ingredients:

1. Anise seeds - 1 teaspoon.
2. Water - 200 ml.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over anise seeds and let it brew for 10 minutes.

How to use: Drink tea in 1 cup 2-3 times a day.

Result: Tea strengthens the immune system, normalizes digestion and calms the nervous system.

Anise broth

Anise broth is beneficial for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system. The tool is used to disinfect the mouth and gargle with a cold.

Ingredients:

1. Water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour the seeds with water, put in a water bath and bring to a boil. Boil the product for 10-15 minutes over low heat.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon up to 4 times a day.

Result: Anise decoction effectively anesthetizes and relieves inflammation.

Anise Flask

Anise is useful for coughing. The infusion of the plant is used to treat laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma. The tool stimulates the production of sputum and removes it from the body.

Ingredients:

1. Anise seeds - 2 teaspoons.
2. Licorice root - 10 gr.
3. Water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Grind licorice root, combine with anise seeds and pour a glass of boiling water. Cover and let it brew for an hour.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon every 3 hours. Use a gargle 3-4 times a day.

Result: Infusion eliminates sore throat and has an expectorant effect.

Anise tincture on vodka

Anise tincture is useful for disorders of the cardiovascular, nervous and genitourinary systems. The tool is used not only inside, but also used externally for the treatment of skin diseases.

Ingredients:

1. Anise seeds - 40 gr.
2. Vodka - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour the seeds with a glass of vodka and infuse for a week.

How to use: Take 20-25 drops 3 times a day, regardless of food.

Result: Anise tincture normalizes heart rate and eliminates nervous excitement. With regular use, the drug enhances blood circulation in the pelvic organs and restores potency.

You learned about anise - the properties and use of plants in folk medicine. We will tell you how anise is useful for voice loss.

Anise at loss of voice

Anise is used to treat hoarseness. A decoction of the plant softens the ligaments and restores the voice in 2-3 days.

Ingredients:

1. Anise seeds - 1 tablespoon.
2. Water - 250 ml.
3. Linden honey - 1 teaspoon.

How to cook: Pour hot water into the anise seeds, bring to a boil in a water bath and cook under the lid for 15 minutes.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon every half hour.

Result: The tool eliminates the hoarseness of the voice, normalizes the closure of ligaments.

Contraindications

Useful properties and contraindications of anise are in its chemical composition. Uncontrolled consumption of anise leads to digestion, nausea and general weakness of the body. Exceeding the dosage for oral administration leads to a burn of the gastric mucosa.

Anise - contraindications for use:

• exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• periods of pregnancy and lactation;
• individual intolerance.

You have learned the beneficial properties and contraindications of anise. Now we will tell you where you can buy medicinal spice.

Read more about anise in the video:

Where can I buy

Anise seeds can be purchased at any pharmacy or supermarket in the spice department. They are sold whole and ground. Price 100 gr. Anise seeds range from 80 to 100 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.

What to remember

1. Useful properties and contraindications for anise seeds are in its composition, which is 80-90% composed of anethole. Plant-based products have a number of contraindications, which should be familiarized with before use.
2. As a medicinal raw material are seeds and anise grass.
3. Anise has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant and antipyretic effects.
4. The beneficial properties of anise grass are used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Have you ever had aniseed tea? The list of plants that a person uses for cooking or drinks can take several tens of pages. Among them one can see many names familiar to everyone, but there are also plants that are not very widely known, but have the same wonderful taste and medicinal properties.

These plants include ordinary anise. It is also used for making tea, which will appeal to lovers of spicy taste. This drink has a specific aroma, but is very popular, as it has a healing effect on the whole body.

A bit about anise

Anise vulgaris is an annual of the umbelliferous family, up to 60 cm high. A upright plant with plain-looking flowers in the form of complex umbrellas. For culinary and medical purposes, the fruits of the plant are very small, with a ribbed surface. The fruits have a sweet, spicy taste and aroma.

The homeland of anise is considered to be the Mediterranean coast, but now it is successfully grown in Russia. Aniseed tea has been known since ancient Rome. It was drunk by all people of all social strata, using it to improve digestion after a hearty meal or for a better sleep.

Pythagoras wrote that this plant freshens the breath, rejuvenates the face and improves sleep. And today this drink enjoys well-deserved popularity in different countries of the world, especially in the Middle East.

Useful properties and contraindications

The main value of anise seeds is an essential oil, which contains anethole. It is this substance that gives the seeds a spicy taste. Also included are sugars, organic chlorogenic and caffeic acids, fatty oils, proteins and other components.

So what is anise tea good for?

In medicine

It is used:

• to reduce bloating and eliminate indigestion, since the fruits have antispasmodic action;
• it improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and normalizes the pancreas;
• as an antitussive and expectorant, as tea stimulates the bronchial function (anise is often included in pharmacy fees for coughing, medicine or breast fees;
• it is used to treat laryngitis, tracheitis and other respiratory diseases);
• to relieve inflammatory processes of the eyes and to improve vision;
• it increases lactation in women in the postpartum period, and also eases menstrual pain;
• to improve the activity of the uterine mucosa, which contributes to conception;
• as an antipyretic, cold and anti-inflammatory agent;
• for rinsing the mouth with colds and inflammatory diseases.

In some cases, anise tea is prescribed to enhance the action of antibiotics.

Use in cosmetology

Anise has also found application in this area. Since the oil of this plant has the ability to have a relaxing effect on the muscles, cosmetologists have developed a recipe for creams with anise extract to smooth wrinkles. At home, for the same purpose, you can add two to three drops of essential oil in a face mask. But the composition with anise can not be used if there are pimples or irritations on the skin, so as not to cause the appearance of dermatitis.

Contraindications

Like any plant that has a large list of useful properties, anise has almost the same list of contraindications, which should be treated very carefully. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage when preparing a medicinal drink, since an excessive amount can lead to dizziness or severe irritation of the stomach.

This is, first of all, the individual intolerance of the plant and, as a result, an allergic reaction in the form of rashes on the skin or inflammatory processes. The diuretic effect of anise is quite strong, so you need to know that this can cause dehydration, which must be compensated for by heavy drinking.

In chronic gastritis or gastric ulcer in the acute stage, the use of tea with anise is also not recommended. Taking aniseed tinctures for alcohol can cause a miscarriage, so pregnant women are forbidden to take anise in any form. The seeds of this plant are contraindicated for people with increased blood coagulation.

Classic recipe

To get the maximum benefit from the healing plant, you need to properly brew it. The recipe for making anise tea is very simple.
  To do this, you need the following components:

• one liter teapot;
• seeds - 1 teaspoon;
• boiling water.

1. Pour boiling water over the seeds and let it brew for about 10 minutes.
2. Strain the drink and you can drink it.

If the aroma seems strong, you can add the drink to regular tea or dilute it with water. It is advisable to drink such tea without the addition of milk or citrus fruits, so as not to reduce the therapeutic effect. Exotic lovers can add finely ground walnut to anise tea.

Anise seeds were used back in antiquity. People from all walks of life in those days used them to normalize sleep and improve appetite. In Egypt, there were legends that a drink from such seeds gives youth. Today, anise is popular all over the world, but it is especially common in the countries of the Middle East. The seeds of this plant are used as a medicine, and anise tea is also prepared from them.

Anise (aniseed thigh, lat. Pimpinella anisum) is an annual plant whose seeds slightly resemble fennel fruits. Initially, the plant’s homeland was the territory of the Western Mediterranean, as well as the island of Crete. Today, anise grows around the world, it is cultivated on special plantations. Anise usually blooms in June and July, and ripe seeds are harvested in August.

Essential oil obtained from aniseed seeds is used in medicine: not only in folk, but also in official.

Often ordinary anise is confused with star anise, as the people sometimes call it "star anise." However, these are two different plants!

On the left are the seeds of anise ordinary, on the right are the seeds of incense, which is sometimes called "star anise"

Anise tea is popular throughout Europe, the seeds give the drink a spicy, sweet taste, as well as a rich spicy aroma. Tea with anise not only perfectly removes thirst, but also gives vigor for many hours.

Useful properties of anise tea

Anise tea is useful because it contains:

• Essential oils.
• Vitamins A, B, C, D, K, P, PP.
• Organic acids: folic, ascorbic, anisic, malic.
• Tannins.
• Amino acids.
• Polysaccharides.
• Cellulose.
• Coumarin.

The benefits of tea with anise is that it:

• Improves digestion.
• Prevents indigestion and bloating.
• It neutralizes diseases of the upper respiratory tract: bronchitis, cough.
• Relieves menstrual pain.
• In women who are breastfeeding, it enhances lactation.
• Increases potency in men.

In addition, anise has a disinfectant, analgesic and antipyretic effect, it is often used to rinse your mouth. And also it is used by people struggling with excess weight: it promotes the secretion of gastric juice and the activation of the process of digestion of food.

However, like any other medicine, anise has not only useful properties, but also contraindications.

Contraindications

Anise tea, despite its medicinal properties, is contraindicated in the following situations:

1. during pregnancy;
2. children under three years old;
3. with allergies;
4. with increased blood coagulability;
5. with gastric ulcer, gastritis and other chronic diseases of the digestive system.

How to make tea with anise

Anise tea is very rich and spicy, it has a wonderful aroma. Therefore, it is loved not only by those who are interested in the healing properties of the drink, but also by all connoisseurs of delicious tea. This drink is an excellent tonic. It will warm you in the winter months, in addition, it is useful to use when coughing.

If you are interested in how to brew anise tea, here are some recipes for making it.

Traditional recipe

For one spoon of anise seeds, 200 milliliters of boiling water is needed. Before pouring seeds with water, you need to grind them in a mortar, after which you can fill up in a teapot and brew. Insist in a warm place for about 10 minutes, then strain thoroughly, if desired, you can add sugar to taste. The drink is ready to drink.

To strengthen immunity and improve taste, you can add:

• ground walnuts;
• cinnamon
• cloves;

Tonic recipe

You will need:

• half a teaspoon of anise seeds;
• cinnamon - one stick;
• lemon zest;
• chopped or mashed ginger root.

All the ingredients must be mixed, add half a liter of boiling water and leave for 30-40 minutes in a thermos. With this method of brewing, the seeds can be crushed in a mortar, but you can not do this. After the drink is infused, it must be thoroughly filtered. You can add sugar to taste, and even better - honey. Such an infusion tones up, adds courage, strengthens the immune system and raises the mood. In winter, you can drink it once or twice a day as a prevention of colds.

Black Tea Recipe

Anise tea can be mixed with ordinary brewing black tea. The infusion is very tasty, spicy and rich.

You will need:

• Two teaspoons of anise seeds.
• Black tea - 4 grams.
• 400 milliliters of boiling water.

First of all, grind the seeds in a mortar. Brew tea and anise in two different teapots at the same time. Then strain the seed infusion, and add to the teapot to black tea. After that, leave for another 15 minutes. After that, you can add sugar or honey and drink.

Fennel Recipe

In order to give anise tea even more beneficial properties, fennel is brewed with seeds. This drink is doubly effective for coughing and bronchitis.

You will need:

• One teaspoon of anise seeds.
• One teaspoon of fennel.
• Half a liter of boiling water.

The seeds must be crushed in a mortar, and then pour boiling water and insist in a warm place for half an hour or an hour. After that, carefully strain and drink the drink. You can add sugar or honey.

Recipe for nursing mothers

Especially for nursing mothers, pharmacies sell tea with Grandma’s bast basket anise. It contributes to the overall strengthening of the body and the formation of milk. The brewing method is detailed on the packaging.

It is best to drink it one glass twice a day - morning and evening, or half a glass about an hour before feeding the baby. To improve the taste, you can add sugar, as well as honey, or dilute the drink with brewing black tea.