Anise lofant appeared relatively recently thanks to the work of breeders. Due to its low frost resistance, this perennial plant is grown as an annual plant in most regions of the country. Lofant or aniseed multifoliate belongs to the labiate family and is a medicinal and melliferous crop. The peduncles of the plant are an ear and, depending on the variety, can have different shades: sapphire, white, lilac. The foliage of the lofant is oval in shape and reaches a length of 10 cm. The plant forms oblong brown fruits containing small seeds.
Anise lofant is often used for decorative purposes to decorate the landscape, since its flowering period begins from the end of May and lasts until mid-August. Nowadays gardeners in most cases give preference to such plant varieties as "Witch Doctor", "Premier", "Frant", which have proven themselves well.
Useful properties of the plant
The healing perennial has inherited many of the beneficial properties of its family. But thanks to the efforts of scientists, the aerial part of the aniseed lofant contains about 1.5% of the valuable essential oil, which gives the plant a strong spicy aroma. This quality allows the plant to be used both in medicine and in cooking.
Experiments have shown that anise lofant acts on viruses, various bacteria and pathogenic fungi, exerting a depressing effect on them. Its strength can be compared with St. John's wort, there are few such medicinal plants in nature. In addition, the plant has other useful qualities:
- 1. Stimulates and normalizes digestion. Infusions from this herb are recommended for poor appetite, with stagnation of the biliary tract.
- 2. Cleans the body of toxins, promotes blood rejuvenation.
- 3. Has a calming effect on nervous stress. Lowers blood pressure.
- 4. Improves the general condition of the body, increases immunity.
- 5. The essential oil of the plant reduces radiation levels.
- 6. Promotes the elimination of toxins from the body and slows down the aging process.
- 7. Increases male potency and helps to treat prostatitis.
- 8. Helps with insomnia, relieves headaches.
- 9. It has a healing effect, which makes it possible to use it for skin diseases.
Often, anise lofant is confused with the Tibetan species, which has higher winter hardiness. In terms of composition, both plants are almost identical, but have a significant difference in the ratio of the constituent components. Tibetan, in contrast to aniseed, has milky inflorescences and rounded foliage.
Many flower growers try to plant anise lofant near the benches in the garden, since it is enough to sit near the plant for only 20 minutes, and you immediately feel a significant surge of energy.
Anise lofant is most appreciated for the essential oil that it contains. For its preparation, the aerial part of the plant is used, which is collected during the flowering period. The resulting raw materials are used in medicine, cooking, cosmetology and for the preparation of folk remedies.
Lofant-based products for oral administration
On the basis of aniseed lofant, various healing tinctures, decoctions, extracts are prepared, which help in the treatment of many diseases.
Products based on this herb have a preventive effect and prevent the formation of cancer cells. Therefore, people who have a hereditary predisposition to oncological diseases are advised to regularly take drugs based on this plant.
Often, doctors prescribe infusions and decoctions from aniseed lofant for children with developmental disabilities and elderly people, since the beneficial properties of the plant help prevent the development of negative processes in the body.
Fresh leaves and shoots of herbs are used as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes, and when added to jam or jam, they give a refined and refined aroma. The seeds of the plant, pre-crushed, are added to various baked goods.
Anise lofant is considered an excellent honey plant, the flowers of the plant contain a large amount of nectar. The resulting honey is distinguished by high healing properties and refined aroma and has a rich golden hue.
External means
For external use, ointments, infusions and decoctions from this herb are used, which help in the treatment of skin diseases. Anise lofant has properties that enhance cell regeneration and have a tonic effect. These qualities allow it to be widely used in cosmetology. Funds made on its basis promote hair growth, and therefore they are used in the manufacture of shampoos.
Baths from anise lofant decoction are used for bathing newborns, which helps:
- normalize the child's sleep;
- reduce the risk of diathesis;
- promote healing of pustules.
Before using the product for babies, you must first consult a pediatrician.
Aniseed lofant decoction is used to wipe the skin of the face, which helps to smooth out fine wrinkles and give the skin a healthy, radiant appearance.
Anise lofant is a medicinal herb native to North America. This plant is also a relative of catnip, but the effect it has on viruses, microbes and fungi is much stronger.
Anise lofant is surrounded by many rumors and myths: various miraculous medicinal properties are attributed to the plant, sometimes calling it a panacea for almost all diseases. This statement is a strong exaggeration, but this herb has some medicinal qualities. Fennel multicolor does not cause any harm to the human body, on the contrary, its correct use brings incomparable benefits. 
The indigenous inhabitants of North America, the Indians, have long known about the benefits of the fennel grate. They treated various skin diseases and purulent wounds with this herb, and also used it for coughs, fever, and diarrhea. When anise lofant began to grow as a melliferous and ornamental plant in European countries, its benefits and harms became the subject of close attention of folk healers. Doctors found it extremely promising and began to use it in their recipes.
Today, lofant is not a pharmacopoeial plant and is not used in official medicine. However, this plant is recognized as a highly promising material for the creation of drugs with bactericidal, antioxidant, immunostimulating and actions. The pilotropic and antioxidant properties of anise can make it a valuable material for medicinal cosmetics. 
Important! Stop using anis hyssopif you have an allergic reaction or an individual plant intolerance.
Chemical composition
Anise lofant became the subject of scientific research only at the beginning of the 21st century. Therefore, the chemical composition of this herb is not fully understood. It is known that all parts of the plant contain the following components:
- malic, citric, caffeic and ascorbic acids;
- tanning components (about 9%);
- phenolic compounds;
- glycosides;
- flavonoids;
- alkaloids.
Vitamins of group B (B1, B2), iodine, iron, manganese, copper, chromium, zinc and selenium were also found in the fennel grate. 
The aerial part of the lofant is almost 15% essential oil.The essential oil contains up to 80% methylchavicol, the plant itself owes its extraordinary aniseed fragrance to this substance. In general, licorice mint essential oil contains up to 20 chemical elements, their concentration is unstable and depending on the dominance of one or another substance, the herb slightly changes the aroma - showing or fruity notes.
Did you know? Licorice mint is found in almost all liqueurs produced today.
Beneficial features
In terms of its effect on viruses, microbes and fungi, licorice mint is on a par with potent essential oil herbs. Lofant essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal properties and can be used in dermatology. The concentrated broth can be used as an external remedy for fungi and skin diseases. Baths with a lofant are very useful, they soothe and disinfect the skin.
Tincture of this herb stimulates the digestive system, normalizes metabolism. Fennel multicolor is also a strong biostimulant and is used as a tonic. Therefore, the lofant is often called "northern ginseng". Regular use of herbs as a collection, seasoning, tincture or decoction strengthens and enhances immunity.
Blanks from the stems and flowers of the plant relieve physical and mental fatigue, save in the fight against stressful conditions, increase the efficiency and endurance of the body. In addition, the plant has valuable properties that can inhibit the aging process. The plant cleanses the body of toxins, toxins and other harmful elements. 
To prepare a decoction from a fennel grate, pour one tablespoon of chopped (fresh or dried) leaves, stems and flowers of a lofant with one glass of boiling water. Insist the liquid in a thermos for about 2 hours. Then strain the drink. Apply this broth before meals for half a glass three times a day.
Aniseed hyssop can be a real salvation for the inhabitants of megalopolises with poor environmental conditions. This herb will protect your body from the harmful effects of bad ecology, and will also promote the removal of toxic elements and heavy metals from the body.
If, when cooking compotes or jam, you add a little licorice mint, the berries in your blanks will maximize their taste and aroma. 
Did you know? Anise hyssop perfectly removes the aroma of garlic from the mouth and from the skin of the hands. In addition, the plant is able to remove the smell of sweat and get rid of fumes.
Lofant ( Lophanthus anisatus) – this herb is very popular in oriental medicine.
She is credited with various magical properties and is considered by many to be a panacea for almost all diseases.
Depending on the growing area, it has different names: anise hyssop, licorice mint, and this is not a complete list. These names are based on the characteristics of this plant. Lofant leaves and flowers have a mint-anise scent.
Appearance
It is a perennial herb that grows over a meter in height. He is a representative of the Lamb family (Labiaceae), because its inflorescences are presented in the form of spikelets.
Features:
- The aniseed lofant has tetrahedral shoots and oval leaves, leaf length up to 10 cm, and width up to 4 cm, serrated at the edges.
- The plant has blue, orange or white flowers, depending on the species.
- Its fruit is a dark brown oblong nut.
Kinds
Lofant has more than 25 varieties, but the most popular and demanded for medical purposes and in everyday life are:
- anise lofant with bluish or lilac inflorescences;
- tibetan lofant with white inflorescences;
- lofant barbera has bright orange inflorescences.
Where does it grow?
The Tibetan lofant grows in parts of India, China, the Himalayas, Tibet, as well as in Siberia and in the east of Russia. The homeland of this plant is Asia Minor, namely savannas and semi-deserts. Also in the wild, this plant can be found in the USA and Canada. There are small plantations in Crimea and Moldova.
Method for making spices
- Cut off fresh greens throughout the growing season;
- Plants are tied in bunches and dried under a canopy;
- The lofant is stored in jars, paper bags or linen bags.
The spice made from aniseed lofant is very popular, because it gives dishes a special piquancy and opens up new taste sensations. It can be used for fish, meat or vegetable snacks, and can also be used in sweet baked goods.
And the lofant jam has an amazing taste.
Characteristics
- the plant has a very strong aroma that resembles the smell of mint;
- light-loving and drought-resistant;
- grows on light soils;
- can grow in the same place up to 5 years;
- young shoots of the plant appear in March;
- buds begin to appear at the end of May;
- begins to bloom in early July.
Chemical composition
The table shows the main minerals of the dry herb of anise lofant:
Beneficial features
- protection and strengthening of the body's immunobiological system;
- improves metabolism;
- reduces and normalizes blood pressure.
Anise lofant is rich in vitamins P and C, tannins, essential oils, alkaloids and antibiotics.
Lofant is used for quick recovery after surgery, childbirth, to strengthen immunity and to relieve chronic fatigue syndrome.
For residents of large cities with poor ecology, the lofant can be an excellent means of protecting the body from the harmful effects of the environment, and will also help to remove toxic substances and heavy metals from the body.
Harm
- allergic reactions;
- individual plant intolerance.
Contraindications
Although anise lofant has medicinal properties, but not everyone can use it, you first need to consult a doctor.
- patients with oncological diseases;
- people who have a tendency to hypotension or thrombophlebitis;
- during pregnancy;
- people with epilepsy;
- with frequent muscle cramps.
Oil
The plant consists of 15% essential oil, which helps to remove toxic substances from the body, because it has 80% methylchavicol. Also, this oil is characterized by bactericidal properties.
Application
In cooking
- aromatic jam is obtained from the plant;
- for sweet pastry baked goods;
- boil compotes;
- for preserving and salting vegetables;
- used for homemade liqueurs and wines;
- in the form of a seasoning;
- as a side dish for vegetable, meat or fish dishes.
Lofant is used as a seasoning for vegetable or fruit salads, as well as for various meat dishes, because it has a universal character.
When cooking compotes, fruit drinks or jam, a lofant is often added to reveal the taste of berries.
In medicine
- produces a sedative effect;
- has a calming effect;
- relieves severe headaches;
- with atherosclerosis and hypertension;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- lowers blood cholesterol levels;
- with vegetative dystonia;
- helps to fight gastritis;
- with liver problems;
- with colds;
- slows down the aging of the body;
- when used externally, it has a beneficial effect on the skin, and also helps to speed up the healing of burns or wounds;
- enhances lactation in nursing mothers.
Infusions
Lofanta herb infusions are widely used:
- with diseases of the pancreas;
- with problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- with diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract;
- after suffering a stroke or heart attack;
- with bronchial asthma and bronchitis.
The stem, inflorescences and foliage of the plant are used in the manufacture of medicines. To increase male potency, the leaves must be consumed fresh.
Tincture recipe:
- dry lofant color (50 grams) or fresh (200 grams);
- half a liter of forty-degree vodka.
It is necessary to pour the grass with vodka and let it brew in a dark place for about three weeks, shaking it every day.
When the tincture is ready, you need to strain through a strainer and take it orally twice a day, one teaspoon half an hour before a meal. The course of treatment is one month, then you should wait a week and start the course of treatment again.
This tincture has a beneficial effect on the body:
- lowers blood pressure;
- strengthens the immune system;
- has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart;
- eliminates limb trembling.
You can use lofant tea to strengthen the body, this drink will be especially useful for people after a heart attack. You should take one tablespoon of herbs in a cup of boiling water, let it brew for half an hour and you can drink it with honey. This tea should be consumed three times a day to obtain the desired result.
At home
- it is used for decorative purposes, because the plant has a beautiful appearance;
- the plant is an excellent honey plant, because it is very popular among bees;
- is irreplaceable in cosmetology, it is added to creams, masks for face and hair.
Varieties
- Astrakhan 100;
- Summer resident;
- Premier;
- Snowball;
- Dandy.
Premier and Frant have lilac flowers, and the rest of the varieties have white inflorescences.
Growing
The growth of aniseed lofant begins in early March, the ripening of buds in May, and flowering usually occurs in early July. Growing a plant is not difficult at all, you can even plant it on a balcony or in a room.
Lofant can be grown from seeds or seedlings. In the spring, you need to plant it in the ground to a depth of 3 mm. Leave 10 cm between crops in a row, and up to 45 cm between rows. When seedlings appear, only strong shoots should be left.
The plant grows well and does not need special care, because it is drought-resistant. It is necessary to weed the lofant several times and water it occasionally. You won't have to fight insects.
You will not find this plant in the wild. Encyclopedias and reference books do not mention him. The fact is that the anise lofant was brought out by breeders. This medicinal perennial from the Labium family is very useful, has wonderful aromatic, melliferous and medicinal properties.
Anise lofant is a relative of lemon balm and catnip, but it acts on viruses, microbes and fungi more strongly than they do.
When the lofant blooms, a strong anise aroma spreads around, because its aerial part contains about 1.5% of essential oil, which consists of 70% methyl chavicol.
What is this plant, anise lofant? This is a perennial herb with tetrahedral stems 1-1.5 m in height. Leaves heart- and lanceolate with jagged edges. The bush consists of 4-5 stems, on which 8-10 peduncles grow in the form of sapphire-colored ears, each 14-16 cm long.
Over time, the number of stems doubles and the bush grows to 1.8 m. The flowers on the ears are small, blue-violet. The lofant blooms from June to August, but the beginning of budding can be observed already at the end of May. But if you systematically cut off flowering branches, then their number will only increase over time, as additional branches grow. In this case, the bees will be able to enjoy the lofant for 3-4 months. In one place, anise lofant grows for 5-6 years without losing the quality of flowering.
Growing anise lofant is not at all difficult. It is unpretentious, but it does not grow on any soil, it is drought-resistant, and tolerates slight frosts. The aniseed lofant is propagated by seeds, seedlings and dividing the bush. The fastest and most common method of propagation is by seeds, directly into the ground.
The soil for growing aniseed lofant should be light fertile. Does not grow on swampy, sandy and overly calcareous soils.
When the lofant is propagated by dividing the bush, it is dug up and divided into parts so that each has a piece of root and 4-5 buds of renewal.
With seed reproduction of a lofant, you need to know that the germination of its seeds lasts 2-3 years. In the fall, when digging the soil to a depth of 25-30 cm, it is advisable to apply fertilizers (potash salt 15-20 g per 1 sq. M, superphosphate - 2-3 g per 1 sq. M., Manure - 1-2 kg per 1 sq. M. m). In the spring, the prepared area is harrowed and leveled. Seeds are sown in March in loose, moist soil. To a depth of no more than 2-2.5 cm, with a row spacing of 70 cm. Seedlings appear in 12-14 days. For the first 3 weeks, they grow slowly, so at this time they need to pay special attention - weed, water. In phase 5 true leaves, the lofant gains strength, has a good root system and begins to grow very quickly. If necessary, seedlings are thinned out.
Already in the first year, the seedling grows to 120-150 cm in height and blooms by autumn. In the second year of the lofant's life, over the summer, pour 2 times with a superphosphate solution (20 grams per 10 liters of water per 2-3 square meters).
You can sow lofant seeds in the fall, before winter, then the plants bloom earlier and give a lot of seeds.
And in the second year, as soon as the snow melts, the lofant quickly begins to grow back. In one place, with the necessary care, it can grow up to 10 years. And you can grow it in the room and on the balcony.
Lofanta seedlings are grown in March-April. Soak the lofant seeds in a pink solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes, dry them and put them in the refrigerator at the very top for a day. Sow seeds into parboiled soil to a depth of 0.5 cm, having previously made a groove. Water, sprinkle with earth and cover with transparent film or glass for 5-6 days, until the first shoots appear. Water the seedlings between the rows, add a drop of boric acid to the water to protect the plants from the black leg. in 25-30 days, when they have 4-5 leaves.
At the end of May, when stable warm days begin, the grown seedlings can be transplanted into open ground, keeping the distance between rows 20-25 cm and in row spacings 60-70 cm. After planting the lofant, regularly weed, loosening and hilling. 
Useful and medicinal properties of aniseed lofant: application
Science has proven the healing properties of aniseed lofant. It is used in traditional medicine in many countries. There is practically no such illness in which the lofant would not help. In addition, there are no contraindications for its use, and it does not give any complications when used internally.
Preparations made from lofant are used for the immune defense of the body, for disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, liver and pancreas diseases. Lofant relieves inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, both men and women. It is especially effective in the treatment of colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma. It is useful to do with it inhalations, therapeutic baths for children and people with poor health. Clinics have achieved positive results in the treatment of a number of skin diseases.
Preparations from lofant cleanse the body of metabolic products, toxic substances that enter it with air, water, food, help to remove heavy metals. They are recommended in case of improper metabolism, as well as to those who live in conditions of atmospheric and radiation pollution.
Cosmetic preparations, which include a lofant, smooth out wrinkles, making the face skin elastic and youthful, and also strengthen the hair roots on the head.
For internal use, make such an infusion from a lofant: 2 tbsp. tablespoons of crushed lofant raw materials are poured with 2 cups of boiling water, insisted for 20 minutes, filtered. It is recommended to drink such an infusion 120-150 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. Reduce the dose for children. For external use, twice as much raw material is taken for the same amount of water.
For treatment, the aerial part is cut off during flowering at a height of 20 cm and dried in the shade. Store in paper bags.
Young lofant leaves are very useful. They are rich in vitamins, microelements, phytoncides, etc. They are used to prepare salads, soups, okroshka.
All parts of the lofant are also used as a flavoring agent. True, some housewives may not like the anise aroma, but it is it that has a positive effect on the respiratory system and it is because of it that the lofant is added to tea, jelly, compote, marinades, homemade tinctures, and wines. However, you should remember about the strong aroma of the plant, so as not to overdo it, as they say.
Lofant is an excellent honey plant. The flowers contain a lot of nectar, therefore they give a constant honey harvest for 4 months. Bees take a bribe until the end of August - September, when there are already very few natural honey plants. Lofant honey is golden, aromatic, healing.
Here is such a valuable plant - anise lofant. We recommend everyone to settle it in their gardens.
Lofant Tibetan herb is a perennial shrub, also called Korean mint. The plant reaches a height of one meter, it can grow in very harsh natural conditions at temperatures down to -15 o C.
The leaves of the plant reach 10 centimeters in length, are oval in shape with denticles at the edges. The lofant blooms with purple inflorescences.
Spread
The Tibetan lofant grows mainly in North Asia. The original habitat was the Himalayas and the mountains of Tibet, later the plant was brought and distributed in Siberia, Japan, East Asia and Korea. It grows mainly on sandy and sandy loam soils.
Harvesting and collecting grass
Lofant is a herb, the collection of which begins from the end of June and continues until August. The stem is cut with a very sharp knife, while the flowers and leaves are carefully plucked off by hand. The raw materials are usually harvested on hot days, since at high ambient temperatures, the plant accumulates the maximum amount of essential oils. In one season, you can get at least two very large crops of grass.
The collected raw materials are dried naturally in the shade, in a well-ventilated area. Store it in the future in a glass container with a tight lid. The shelf life of the Tibetan lofant is two years.
Essential oils
Tibetan lofant contains a large amount of essential oil rich in various trace elements. Its area of \u200b\u200bapplication is wide: it eliminates acne on the skin, has a strengthening effect on the hair and relieves dandruff.
Lofant herb helps to cope with children's depression and neuroses. Its use to cure these conditions is simple: just make a bath with a decoction or essential oil, or put a few branches of the plant in a pillow.
Tibetan lofant recipes
A decoction of a lofant with the addition of honey is used for atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, decreased immunity, neuroses and headaches. The preparation is simple: the dried flowers and leaves of the grass are poured with boiling water and infused for 40 minutes, after which they are filtered. Take a tablespoon of decoction several times a day.
Infusions are also prepared from Tibetan lofant. They are taken for diseases of the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract. To prepare the infusion, 4 tablespoons of dry parts of the plant are poured with 2 cups of boiling water. The solution is left to infuse until its temperature equals room temperature. The resulting infusion is filtered and taken three times a day, a tablespoon before meals.
Alcoholic tincture, which includes lofant (grass), is taken for depression and neurological diseases. In a liter of vodka, 50 g of dry or 200 g of fresh plant parts are soaked. The drug should be infused for 20 days, while it should be shaken regularly. Before use, the finished tincture is filtered. Take a teaspoon several times a day. The course of treatment is 30 days, after which a month-long break is taken.
Tibetan lofant is often brewed like a regular tea leaves and drunk instead of tea with the addition of honey.
A distinctive feature of the lofant is that it does not conflict with other medicinal plants. For example, a mixture of herbs from oats, Tibetan lofant, cranberry, elecampane and burdock strengthens the body. To increase immunity, they drink herbal tea, the components of which are morality root, Tibetan lofant, elecampane and eleutherococcus.
Lofant herb: contraindications
Before use, you should consult your doctor. Tibetan lofant should not be taken with the following pathologies:
- After surgery.
- In the presence of malignant oncological formations.
- With individual intolerance to the components and allergies to certain substances that make up the lofant.
Anise lofant herb
Much better known as the fennel grate. The perennial plant reaches a height of one and a half meters, blooms with pink or purple inflorescences with a pleasant aroma.
Anise lofant is an herb that does not belong to pharmacopoeial plants and is not used in official medicine. Despite this, studies of the composition of the plant by scientists have been carried out. As a result, it was revealed that fennel multifilament has an antioxidant, bactericidal, fungicidal and immunostimulating effect, due to which it can be used as an additional drug in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract disorders and as an agent that has a strengthening effect on the body and the immune system.
Anise lofant has no contraindications, however, it is better not to take it for pregnant and lactating women.
Procurement of raw materials
Throughout the growing season, the plant is harvested for culinary purposes, however, as a medicine, it is harvested only during the appearance of buds and subsequent flowering. Thin shoots with leaves are cut and then dried in the shade in a well-ventilated area. The dried parts of the plant are stored in tight paper bags or glass containers with lids.
Chemical composition
From the point of view of composition, anise lofant is practically not studied. Despite this, lofant is a herb, which in its ground part contains about 15% essential oil. Almost 80% of the oil is methyl chavicol - the substance that gives the plant the aroma of anise. Essential oil, in turn, consists of 20 compounds, the quantitative content of which is constantly changing, which is why the lofant itself begins to smell differently. Each part of the herb contains tannins and acids - ascorbic, malic, coffee and citric, phenolic compounds, glycosides, flavonoids and many other components.
Pharmacological properties
The medicinal properties and phytochemical composition of aniseed lofant attracted close attention at the beginning of the XXI century. The studies carried out, the purpose of which was both the identification of biologically active compounds in the plant, and the standardization of raw materials and the search for new therapeutic and prophylactic agents, ended in success. The results of clinical experiments have revealed that the essential oils contained in the lofant have anti-inflammatory, antimycotic, antimicrobial and pilotropic effects. According to the results of the research, it was found that the herb lofant anise can be used in dermatology. The use of this plant and its essential oils is effective in the treatment of seborrhea, fungal dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia. In addition, aniseed lofant was recognized as a promising raw material for the production of drugs with antimycotic and antimicrobial properties. Fennel multicolor can also be widely used in cosmetology due to its antioxidant and pilotropic action.
Use in traditional medicine
Lofanta as a medicinal plant is widely used in informal medicine. Extracts, infusions and collections with a multi-grate are used to treat diseases of the respiratory tract - pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchitis and cough. Lofant is no less effective in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Tinctures based on this plant have a simulating effect on digestion and improve the functioning of the pancreas; they are also taken for vegetative-vascular dystonia, atherosclerosis and angina pectoris. Lofant reduces blood pressure in hypertension. Effective for people suffering from insomnia. Often, drugs based on it are used to treat diseases of the genitourinary system.
Infusions and decoctions of the multicolor fennel are applied externally: the essential oils that make up the plant effectively cope with dermatitis, dry skin, fungal lesions, neurodermatitis and cracks. Anise lofant, like the Tibetan one, is no less effective in the fight against alopecia and seborrhea. A decoction of the plant is added to baths in which children with allergic diathesis are bathed.
Brooms from a dried lofant, taken to the bath, help to cope with fatigue, restore skin tone and elasticity, and remove toxins. The almost complete absence of contraindications and a large number of useful properties, the content of vitamins and minerals make anise lofant an ideal tonic and biostimulant. The lofant herb, the photo of which is presented to your attention in the article, has a powerful stimulating effect on the body and helps to cope with many diseases.
