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Botanical Name |
Illicum Verum Hook |
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Main Constituents: |
94.60% |
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Plant Part |
Seeds |
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Origin |
Belgium |
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Processing Method |
Steam Distilled |
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Color & Consistency |
A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid. |
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Aromatic Summary |
A top note with a strong aroma, Star Anise has a scent similar to Licorice and Aniseed, but stronger. |
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Blends With |
Lavender, Pine, Orange, Rosewood, Clove, Cinnamon |
Cautions:Dilute well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided.
Storage: Essential oils are recommended to be stored in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
Product Abstract and Benefits:Anise is an annual herb that grows 10 to 24 inches (0.3 to 0.6 m) and is cultivated widely throughout the world. The flowers are yellow, compound umbels and its leaves are feather shaped. The greenish-brown, ridged seeds are used for food or the drug. They are harvested when ripe in autumn. Aniseed has an anethole-like odor and a sweet “licorice-like” aromatic taste, which has led to the traditional use of anise oils in licorice candy. Star Anise is generally non-toxic and non-irritating and should not be confused with Illicium anisatum, a Japanese variety that is toxic.
Since ancient times, anise has been in use as a spice and flavoring agent for food stuffs and beverages. It is also employed to flavor liquors. In India and certain other countries, anise is also used as a mouth freshener and digestive agent. The medicinal properties of this herb were known long ago in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Here are just six benefits of this potent therapeutic and Ayurvedic oil:
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Helps in faster healing of wounds |
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Helps to relieve cramps, coughs, aches and diarrhea |
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Helps to give relief from rheumatic and arthritic pains |
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Helps to eliminate intestinal worms in children |
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Helps as being effective in clearing congestion in respiratory tract |
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Helps to provide relief from anxiety, nervous afflictions and depression |
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