Curative
Properties
Aniseed
properties are to relieve flatulence and to remove phelgm from the bronchial
tube.
It
increases the volume and discharge of urine
and there is an excess of perspiration .
Digestive
Disorders
Aniseed is an ideal medicine for expelling
wind from the stomach. It can also be taken, in combination with other
digestives like ginger, cummin and pepper. Gripe water for infants contains
aniseed extract. Ideal
for indigestion. To
prepare an infusion is to mix a teaspoon of aniseed in a cup of boiling
water and leave it covered overnight. The clear fluid is then decanted
and taken with honey. Useful in preventing gas and fermentation in the
stomach .
Cataract
The herb is useful in the treatment of cataract. 6 grams of aniseed should
be taken daily in the morning and evening. The another way, is to powder
an equal weight of aniseed and coriander seeds and to mix it with an equal
weight of' unrefined sugar. About 12 gram doses of this mixture is to
be taken in the morning and evening.
Asthma
Aniseed can be used in
the treatment of asthma due to its expectorant properties.
Insomnia
Tea made from aniseed can be used in the treatment of sleeplessness. To
a boiling 375 ml of water and add a teaspoon of aniseed. Simmer for 15
minutes. It should then be strained and taken hot or warm.
Do
not boil Aniseed too long as it loses its digestive
properties and essential oil during the process.
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