Anise Seeds Organic Quality Tea - Perfect for Baking or Deserts - Pimpinella Anisum Direct 200g

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The reason everything from tarragon to fennel and star anise all have that distinctive “aniseed” flavour is because they all contain a significant concentration of this Anethole compound, and the reason the Greek liqueur Ouzo has the same taste is because it’s made using extracts of the aforementioned herb or a direct infusion of Anethole. Ultimately, more research is needed to better understand how the bioactive compounds in star anise may support human health. Summary Some agricultural research has found that trans-anethole derived from star anise may inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi in certain edible crops ( 9). Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Tamaddon A, Afsharypuor S, et al. Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2016;22(1):41-46. doi:10.1177/2156587216628374 Test-tube studies have also shown that bioactive compounds in star anise may be effective in treating urinary tract infections caused by different bacteria ( 12).

What Is Anise Seed Tea? Anise Seed Tea Is an herbal infusion derived from aniseed. the seeds come from a plant in the Apiaceae family that is found in the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. It has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Karimzadeh F, Hosseini M, Mangeng D, et al. Anticonvulsant and neuroprotective effects of Pimpinella anisum in rat brain. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Jun 18;12:76. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-76 Atapour M and et al. In vitro susceptibility of the Gram-negative bacterium Helicobacter pylori to extracts of Iranian medicinal plants. Pharmaceutical Biology 2009;47(1):77-80. Though star anise is frequently used for treating influenza, more research is needed to further understand its potential to treat other viral infections in humans. Antifungal Properties

It’s one of the main reasons that people drink tea and as we learn more and more about the antioxidants and how they interact with our bodies is beginning to become very clear just how important they are for our overall well-being( source). That anise seed tea is actually delicious to drink is a nice little side effect to all that antioxidant goodness. Anise Has Antispasmodic Effects Anise can be beneficial in the treatment of nausea. The essential oils, in particular, have been shown in some studies to quell the effects of nausea in hospice patients when used as an aromatherapy treatment. These benefits can also be seen in the anise seed tea themselves and it does have some calming properties when you drink it. However, much more research is needed to determine the actual use of anise seed in its infused tea form for fighting nausea. Anise Seed Tea Is Full Of Antioxidants According to this study, anise has some relaxing effects on rat muscles in a controlled environment. Anise has long been used as a relaxant in folk medicine and studies like these seem to hint that it could well be the case( source). Anise Has Anti-inflammatory Properties Steep covered for 8-10 minutes or to taste. I usually let mine steep around 8 minutes to get as much flavor out as I can. Experiment to find your ideal steep time. Little is known about the bioavailability of aniseed and its constituents. Such data are important, because any potential uses of aniseed to improve health are impacted by how much is consumed and the ultimate amount and form of its individual bioactive components in target tissues. This information also helps in discerning any negative effects of aniseed constituents and their metabolites in various organs. In contrast to aniseed, the disposition of trans-anethole has been investigated. In rats, trans-anethole is rapidly absorbed and distributed. 14 In human volunteers (n = 5), trans-anethole (4-methoxy-propylbenzene) was randomly administered at doses of 1, 50, and 250 mg (0.01–5.0 mg/kg of body weight) with a 3-month interval between dosing. 15 These doses represent a range of trans-anethole exposure from amounts from dietary intake (50 mg) to those levels (250 mg) consumed in several aniseed-containing drinks. The bulk of the metabolites was detected in the urine within 8 hours, and the main metabolites were 4-methoxy-hippuric acid and 4-methoxybenzoic acid. The dose administered did not affect rate or route of elimination, in contrast to that observed in animals. Similar results were observed in an extremely small human study (n = 2) in which 1-mg trans-anethole was given. 16 In another small pilot study, serum levels of trans-anethole were determined in 1 volunteer provided anethole in ouzo at doses of 56.0, 93.4, and 168.1 mg separated by 7-day intervals. 17 Within a 2-hour peak, serum levels of trans-anethole were 15.5, 25.7, and 73 ng/mL, respectively. When breastfeeding women were administered 100-mg trans-anethole, this chemical appeared in the milk at concentrations of 4.3 to 9.9 μg/L. 18 Clearly, additional characterization of the systemic disposition of aniseed, as well as its extracts and major constituents, is needed after ingestion in foods and beverages. HUMAN STUDIES

Codeine is changed into morphine by the liver. Taking anise oil with codeine might increase the effects and side effects of codeine.Boil water and add a teaspoon of aniseed to it. Leave this to infuse overnight. Strain and drink first thing in the morning with a little bit of honey. This cures indigestion and stomach pain. In traditional Chinese and folk medicine practices, star anise is steeped in water to make a tea used to treat respiratory infections, nausea, constipation and other digestive issues. Aniseed causes the body to perspire more and encourages urination thereby helping the body to detoxify by eliminating waste. Lee HS. p-Anisaldehyde: acaricidal component of Pimpinella anisum seed oil against the house dust mites Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Planta Med 2004;70:279-81. View abstract. Ghoshegir SA, Mazaheri M, Ghannadi A, et al. Pimpinella anisum in the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial. J Res Med Sci. 2015;20(1):13–21.

Hormone-sensitive conditions: Anise might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, don't use anise. This includes breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and others. Kosalec, I., Pepeljnjak, S., and Kustrak, D. Antifungal activity of fluid extract and essential oil from anise fruits (Pimpinella anisum L., Apiaceae). Acta Pharm 2005;55(4):377-385. View abstract. Ghoshegir SA, Mazaheri M, Ghannadi A, et al. Pimpinella anisum in modifying the quality of life in patients with functional dyspepsia: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2014;19(12): 1118-1123.Aniseed tea made by boiling water and steeping aniseed in it is an excellent cure for insomnia. To make it more palatable, you can add either honey or hot milk. Have this before going to bed for a sound night’s sleep. Lee JB, Yamagishi C, Hayashi K, Hayashi T. Antiviral and immunostimulating effects of lignin-carbohydrate-protein complexes from Pimpinella anisum. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2011;75(3):459-65. doi:10.1271/bbb.100645 Anise tea helps improve digestion and is a good option to cure digestive problems. Anise tea helps to treat vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, gas problems, and gastritis. It relaxes the muscles of the small intestine causing the gas to release. According to a study published in Phytotherapy Research, anise seeds suppress the growth of H-bacteria. Drinking anise tea regularly helps relieve gastric ulcer. 2. Prevents insomnia