Description
The essential oil extracted from the fruit of this tree native to Far East (Vietnam, China) is rich of a single ingredient: an ether, trans-para-anol methyl ether, commonly called anethole, whose share is greater than 90%. The HE anise – Pimpinella anisum – it is very similar. Anethole is also found in the sweet fennel HE – Foeniculum vulgare – but its share is smaller .
Health Benefits of BADIANE ESSENTIAL OIL
The warming effect of this oil on the respiratory and the circulatory systems makes it a cordial. This property helps counter colds, the deposition of phlegm, and problems like rheumatism and arthritis.
The essential oil Badiane has the general properties of ethers; it is especially antispasmodic, carminative and stomachic.
Moreover, it is well suited to treat spasmodic enterocolitis. It is also hormone-mimetic, in particular it is galactogenic and emmenagogue. More commonly, it is used, mostly in combination, for its bronchodilator properties.
Popular traditions rightly ascribe purifying and protective properties. This powerful scent and air and is an excellent neurotonic antidepressant, provided they are used in very small doses. At high doses, there has reversing the effects and it becomes staggering. Moreover, Badiane can release digestive and respiratory functions vices that compromise the nervous balance.
