A brief overview of the benefits and harms of anise

Anise is a plant with very aromatic seeds, very similar to fennel. that this plant had medicinal and food uses in ancient Iran. Green, pear-shaped and small seeds whose upper part is pointed and has five prominent lines. This plant is often confused with fennel seeds.

Anise is a long and perennial plant with many notched leaves and is native to the Mediterranean region. Anise is one of the plants in the same family as carrots, celery and parsley.

Its fruit consists of two pear-shaped parts (hazelnuts), each of which has a green outer part and a slightly dark inner part, and has a spicy and aromatic smell. This plant was first planted in Egypt and the Middle East and then brought to Europe due to its medicinal properties.

Anise plant should be planted in light, fertile and drained soil to grow better. This plant is planted in spring and as soon as the ground warms up.

The nutritional value of anise is very high and it is full of nutrients for the body. The most important and main element of this vegetable seed is iron and then manganese, and also anise has antioxidant properties for the body.

From its seeds in the form of:

1. oil
2. herbal sweat
3. tea

Parts of the fruits of this plant are used as spices. This plant has a sweet and aromatic taste. It is used as a fragrance agent in soaps, creams and perfumes. Considering its value, it is very useful for skin, hair and health.

Combinations

• Essential oil (2-6%):

essential oil is antole. methylcavicol . anisaldehyde.

• Caffeic acid derivatives:

Chlorogenic acid.

• Flavonoids:

including apigenin-7-5-glucoside.  isorintin.  isovitexin. luteolin-7-O-glucoside.

• oil (30%)

Important compounds in anise seeds:

• Important compounds in anise seeds:
• Stragol
• p-anisaldehyde
• Anise alcohol
• acetophenone
• Pinene and limonene.
• Antole oil

The importance of anise in cooking:

Fresh anise leaves are used for cooking. This plant is used to produce mouthwash and mouth cleaners.  About 20 to 30 grams of this plant, the amount of iron It provides the daily needs of the human body.

Drug interactions

• Iron: the possibility of increasing the absorption of iron from the intestinal mucosa
• Oral contraceptives: high doses of the plant can interfere with these drugs.
• Anticoagulants (warfarin and heparin): can cause bleeding. You should see a doctor if you experience bleeding symptoms at the same time.

Properties

• Relaxing effect on muscles
• Anticonvulsant and epilepsy
• Soothing and anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Improve the function of the digestive system
• Strengthen the immune system
• Prevention of osteoporosis
• Reduction of menopause symptoms: hot flashes, fatigue and dry skin
• Help lower blood pressure
• It helps to treat rheumatism
• Antibacterial property
• anti flatulence
• anti parasite
• Prevent constipation
• Antioxidant properties
• Treatment of insomnia
• Cataract treatment
• Increase oral health
• Antispasmodic
• Treatment of respiratory problems
• Antiepileptic properties
• Improve heart function
• Relieve joint pain
• Improving the body’s metabolic system
• Prevent premature aging
• Head lice treatment
• Effective for colds, flu and bronchitis

Disadvantages of anise

• Anise acts similar to estrogen in the body and its high consumption is not suitable for men.
• This herb interacts with some hormonal drugs. Reduce the effect of hormonal drugs.
• It is better not to use sweat and anise essential oil for children.
• Anise has interacted with some other drugs and as: can reduce the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs.

Nutritional value table

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