Composition:

Fruits of the anise plant – Pimpinella anisum L.

Active principles

Essential oil (composed of anethole, estragole, dianethole, α and β-pinene, limonene, anisole, linalool, terpineol, vanillin, anisic acid), coumarins (umbelliferone), furanocoumarins (bergapten), flavones, lipids, proteins, sugars, mineral substances.

Action

Expectorant, digestive tonic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, anticoagulant, stomachic aperitif (stimulates the secretion of gastrointestinal juices) carminative (helps eliminate intestinal gases); vermifuge; galactogogue (stimulates milk secretion), emmenagogue (favors the onset of the menstrual cycle), stimulates glandular secretions (salivary, gastric, intestinal, biliary, mammary).

Main uses

Internal: used as an adjuvant in: intestinal colic, bloating, abdominal colic in infants, intestinal parasites, pancreatic insufficiency, indigestion, stimulates milk secretion, bronchitis, spastic cough, tracheitis, laryngitis, asthma, flu, nervous asthenia, psychogenic vomiting, menstrual disorders, anorexia.

Administration

Internal: infusion – pour 250 ml of boiling water over a teaspoon of the plant. Cover the pot and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink 2-3 cups of tea per day 30 minutes before main meals. For infants, prepare an infusion of 5-6 fruits per 100 ml of boiling water.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, allergy to anise and alcohol, hyperacid gastritis and gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic and acute enterocolitis.

Warnings

May interfere with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents, low molecular weight heparins when administered concomitantly.

This product is a food supplement.

Food supplements do not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Keep out of reach and sight of small children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Presentation:

50 grams