Parts used in phytotherapeutic preparations:
leaves
Dominant active principles:
oils or essentials (varying according to variety, production area and harvesting period: estragole , eugenol . methyl cinnamate, cineol. etc.)
tannin flavonoids proteins
carbohydrates vitamins (A. C)
Tropism towards organs and systems:
digestive system. nervous and neurovegetative systems. skin. mucous membranes
Properties:
aromatic, balsamic carminative, eupeptic mildly diuretic antispasmodic
antiseptic, healing (skin, mucus se) expectorant
tonic. co1To borantc antioxidant
Beneficial activities on the organism:
facilitates digestion
decreases abdominal bloating and flatulence
soothing in inflammations of the oral cavity and halitosis spasmolytic action
invigorating action, aids concentration balsamic action
cleansing of superficial wounds (external use)
Undesirable effects associated with high dosages:
due to the high concentration of estragole, internal use of the essential oil should be limited in general, and should not be used during pregnancy and lactation
Use as a curative remedy (main pharmaceutical forms, consult an expert for dosages):
- Infusion, decoction
- Essential oil
- Suffumigation
- Mother Tincture