Aniseed Star (Illicium verum)

Country of Origin China

Perfume Note Middle

Description of Scent

fresh, spicy, sweet and liquorice aroma

History

Often confused with aniseed or anise, star anise is actually a different oil altogether with different properties, although the two are similar in scent. Star anise has been used in Chinese medicine for around three thousand years, with its use becoming global in the seventeenth century. The oil has had many uses, but these days is mostly used to combat bacterial, viral and fungal infections

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Constituents

A-Pinene, Camphene, B-Pinene, Linalool, Cis-Anethole, Trans-Anethole, Safrole, Anisaldehyde Acetoanisole

Properties

Anti- Septic, Anti-Spasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stimulant, Galactagogue, Laxative, Insecticide, Parasitic

Contraindications

Avoid In Pregnancy

General

This essential oil possess fresh, spicy, sweet and liquorice aroma.The oil is pale yellow to clear in colour.  It is derived from the seeds of Star Anise fruit. The oil is extracted by the process of steam distillation of dried seeds. .It may help with arthritic  & rheumatic pain as well as respiratory & digestive  problems . It blends well with clove, cinnamon, orange, lavender and pine 
Safety

DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

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