Lofant anise

Lofant anise is a herbaceous perennial plant,
Height up to 1 meter. Seeds remain germinating for several years. Mass flowering of plants takes place from May to early July. Lofant anise grows well on fertile, light soils, the plant is drought-resistant. Sandy, zameless and bogged soils are not suitable for growing a lofant. Lophant anise grows in one place to five years, while maintaining a good yield. The plant multiplies by small seeds, which are sown directly into the soil, or by seedlings, previously grown.

Plantations of the loofanta are placed outside the crop rotation. Lophant anise, cultivation of which is reduced to regular weeding, is sown in a wide-row way in March. The rows are made about 72 cm wide, the seeding depth is 1.9-2.5 cm. In the first year of cultivation 3-4 interrow cultivation is carried out and several propoloks in the rows. In subsequent years, plants are fed superphosphate and ammonium nitrate. Irrigation is used as needed. Lophant anise mowing during periods of mass flowering, the raw material is the entire aboveground mass. Raw materials are dried in special dryers or under a canopy in the shade. Store the dried aboveground parts of the loofah in a dry place in clean paper bags.

Lofant anise, application

In folk medicine, lofant is used as a fortifying agent, which prevents aging and regulates metabolism. Tincture of flowers helps with paralysis, trembling of limbs, paresis. Tibetan medicine uses the aboveground part of the plant for hepatitis, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorders. Lofant essential oil is widely used in the cosmetic and food industries. Exquisite and pleasant aroma of the plant is perfectly combined with sweet dishes and fruit salads. Add lofant to mousses, jams, kissels, compotes and other goodies. As a spice, lofant is used in dishes from fried, baked and stewed river fish, minced meat.

According to its medicinal qualities, lofant is not inferior to the root of ginseng. It cleanses blood well, normalizes blood pressure, regulates metabolic processes in the body. The rhizomes of the lofant, also reminiscent of the ginseng root, are used as a strong stimulant. Inflorescences and leaves of lophantum are flavored with medicinal tea. But most of all this plant is valued for essential oil, which has the smell of fennel and anise. Lofant essential oil is a colorless and easily mobile liquid with a pronounced bactericidal effect. It contains thymol, anethole, methylhavicol, borneol, menthol, camphene and pinene. Apply essential oil for perfume in toothpastes and even when fishing. Lofant is an exceptionally valuable medon.

Whisks from the lofant are used in the bath, they are good for respiratory diseases (especially with bronchitis), the central nervous system, with cardiovascular insufficiency. The loosened stems of the lofanta perfectly help with skin diseases - neurodermatitis, seborrhea, dermatitis of fungal nature. Trays from the lofant perfectly relieve fatigue and give vivacity to the elderly. An excellent effect is provided by the loofah baths on
Of infants. After taking a bath, children sleep for a long time, become calm,
They disappear signs of skin diathesis and pustular lesions. Leather
Becomes elastic and velvety. Doctors - phytotherapeutists claim that lophant anisovy can help with almost any disease. Therefore, this unique plant should grow not only on the beds of experienced herbalists and breeders, but also be grown on an industrial scale on plantations. The amazing healing properties of the anisic lofant bring people health and vitality.