Seven Health Benefits of Star Anise

August 21, 2017 Grandma's Medicine Valli Sarvani No comments

Star anise is one of the most important and valued spices in Indian and Chinese cuisine. It is used for its strong odor and distinct flavor in teas, biryanis, and other spicy dishes.

It also contains several medicinal properties, vitamins A, B, and C, and essential minerals such as phosphorus and calcium. Because of all of these healthy properties, it has numerous health benefits to the body. Here are seven of the health benefits of star anise.

Since star anise contains vitamins A and C, as well as several antioxidants, it slows down aging of the entire body. This benefit can come from regularly drinking some chai tea with star anise. It can also help to control one’s levels of blood sugar.

Star anise can help reduce stomach cramps and nauseous feelings when consumed. Additionally, it can help one’s digestive processes in general.

It can also help the body fall asleep. For this, crush some star anise and mix it in some water. Let it rest for a few hours and store it in a safe place. At night, drink this water to fall asleep. This can also help boost one’s libido.

Putting this spice in tea can help cure digestive issues. To make simple star anise tea, boil one teaspoon of it in two cups of water for about fifteen minutes, and strain it. This will make a strong star anise tea. Drink it to get rid of diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, or any other digestive problem.

The spice can also help soothe joint problems and rheumatism. Mix the essential oil of star anise with coconut oil and massage this on any area where a joint is hurting. This will ease any rheumatism or joint-related pain.

It also contains chemicals which fight off fungi, which means that it will never go bad from mold. Additionally, these properties can be used medicinally, since the oil of star anise can treat yeast-related infections, such as candida. These chemicals in star anise can also fight off bacteria, and it can even be used to fight off bacteria that resist the effects of drugs.

Lastly, star anise is an excellent treatment for coughing and sore throats. Drinking the tea of star anise can help soothe the throat in colds.

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