Especially the fans of anise were the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. They added seeds of anise in bread, which helped with digestion, made from it a broth to enhance lactation to young mothers, used it for diseases of the liver, kidneys.
But anise oil was not used in ancient times. And in fact in vain. Anise oil is one of the best sedatives. Children with hyperexcitability syndrome are recommended to do massage with anise oil. Take 15 ml of glycerin oil and mix it with 6-7 drops of anise oil. This mixture needs to be massaged. Apply oil on your hands, and then gently rub the shoulder area, back, arms and legs of the child. Please note that for children up to the age of three, massage with anise oil is prohibited.
Areas of application of anise oil are very diverse - from cosmetology to treatment of various diseases. So it will help women during lactation. Add a few drops of anise oil to one slice of the refined sugar. Wash with warm milk and eat with honey.
Anise oil can also be used for permanent stressful situations, postpartum depression. Drip the anise oil in the aroma lamp (2 drops per 15 m²).
Anise essential oil will effectively help with cold, stuffy nose, difficult sputum discharge. In this case, it is best to do inhalation with oil. Pour boiling water into the cup and drip 1 drop of anise oil, eucalyptus and lemon oil. Tilt your head over the cup, and cover with a towel on top. Inhale the fragrance for 10-15 minutes.
With aniseed oil it is useful to take a wellness bath. Take a bath and add to the water 1 drop of anise oil, chamomile, dill, mandarin and vanilla. Take a bath for 18-20 minutes, and afterwards, wipe well with a towel and rub the following composition into the chest. 2 tbsp. l. Honey mix with a few drops of pine, anise, oregano and eucalyptus oils. Do not forget to wrap your chest with a towel. This procedure is recommended for overnight.
If you feel unwell, you can make a bath with 2 drops of anise oil, 5 drops of rosemary oil and 3 drops of lemon oil.
Anise oil can also be used inside. Especially it is necessary for increased flatulence, constipation, cholelithiasis. But it should be noted that the reception of anise oil should not be made on an empty stomach. 1 tbsp. l. Honey mix with a few drops of anise oil.
With severe pain during the menstrual cycle rub aniseed oil, previously mixed it in equal proportions with jojoba oil.
Anise essential oil perfectly removes edema on the legs. Make a cold compress as follows. Take 0, 015 liters of vegetable oil and mix with 1 tsp. anise oil. Saturate the gauze with this mixture and place on the calf muscles.
In addition to the properties listed above, anise oil also helps in the fight against excess weight. Anise oil smoothes and reduces the "orange peel". Take 15 ml of grape oil and mix with 2 drops of anise oil, lemon and grapefruit. Rub with massage movements in problem areas. It is also effective to take baths. Take a bath and add in it 100 g of sea salt, 1 drop of peppermint oil, anise and vetiver, 4 drops of grapefruit oil. The bath is recommended to take 20 minutes.
Anise oil helps to eliminate stretch marks after pregnancy, increase skin elasticity, collagen production, smooth wrinkles. Men anise oil is useful for increasing potency.
In addition to the fact that anise oil can be used both for maintaining health and beauty, also oil can be used in the fight against insects. Anise oil discourages mosquitoes, gadflies, horseflies, moles, puhoedov, cockroaches. So, for example, to get rid of moths, drip a couple of drops of anise oil on cotton pads and place them on the cabinets. With puhoedami you can fight as follows. On a hot summer day, place the pillows on the soaring sun and dry well. In a warm glass of water, add 1 tsp. anise oil and pour this mixture into a spray. Treat the pillows and dry them again in the sun.