The colon, which is part of the digestive system, is in charge of producing and storing feces, but when there is a disorder that affects it, abdominal swelling can occur.
He also pointed out: “Green anise contains malic acid, a bioactive compound that decreases stomach acidity, as well as having digestive and carminative action, improving digestion and helping to combat nausea, gas and gastric ulcers.”
In addition to that, he stated that “Green anise also prevents the fermentation of food in the intestine, decreasing the production of gases.”
Similarly, he explained that “green anise helps combat constipation because it contains anethole, a bioactive compound that improves the natural movements of the intestine, facilitating the elimination of feces.”
Regarding consumption, according to your health“the most used part of anise is mainly its dry seed, being possible to consume it in the form of tea, add it to food or use it in the form of essential oil for medicinal purposes”.
However, not everyone can consume this plant, since “it is contraindicated in pregnant women, lactating women and children under 12 years of age. Also, its use should be avoided by women with breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer, as it alters the production of female hormones, such as estrogen, and this may influence cancer treatment.”
Additionally, “green anise contains coumarin and that is why it is not recommended for people who use anticoagulant medications.”
In any case, before consuming any medicinal plant, the first thing to do is consult the treating doctor or a nutritionist so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person.
The above recommendations are not indicated for all people and the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice.
For its part, to clean the colon and eliminate feces you can:
1. Drink water: according to the Mayo Clinic, daily water consumption is different for men and women, but in general men should consume 3.7 liters of water per day and women should drink 2.7 liters.
Additionally, water consumption may vary depending on the activities that are carried out day by day, for example, if the person exercises they must consume more, to cover the loss of liquids. Also, if the weather is hot and you sweat more, it is advisable to increase your water intake, or if a woman is pregnant, she may need more fluids, since women who are pregnant need an extra cup of fluid a day and lactating women need about four additional cups.
2. Eat foods rich in fiber: In general, you should aim for 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories, but it should be noted that there are two different types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, and disease prevention. Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material, while insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and appears to help food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines.
4. Get enough sleep: most adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep a day for good health.
5. When you feel the urge to defecate, do not ignore it and try to establish regular hours to have a bowel movement, especially after a meal.
6. Chew well: it is advisable to chew food between 30 and 50 times per bite.
7. Eat at least four servings of vegetables and three servings of fruit daily.
8. Eliminate foods that cause gas and inflammation: Gas-causing foods include beans, peas, lentils, cabbage, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, whole grain foods, mushrooms, certain fruits, and beer and other fizzy drinks.
9. Eat probiotic foods: Recommended foods are: yogurt, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, kefir, olives and pickles, among others. However, there are also medicines with probiotics.
10. Have a healthy diet: This should include at least 400g (or five servings) of fruit and vegetables per day, less than 10% of total caloric intake from free sugars, less than 30% of daily caloric intake from fats and less than five grams of salt (about a teaspoon) a day and the salt should be iodized.