Anise Star Essential Oil

Description

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Botanical Family: Magnolia family

Botanical Name: Illicium verum

Origin: China

Plant Description: An evergreen tree of the magnolia family that ranges from small to medium, growing up to 8m (26ft) in height. The axillary flowers are yellow and the leaves are lanceolate. The fruits of this tree are harvested before they are ripe and are then sun dried. The fruit is star shaped and radiates between five and ten pointed boat shaped sections. There are an average of eight sections. Each section is hard, with tough skin and a rusty color, and is also a seedpod. Each section measures up to 3 cm (1-1/4”) long.

Extraction Method: Steam distilled seeds

Color: It ranges from clear to pale yellow

Consistency: Light in texture

Note: Top

Aromatic Fragrance: Strong

Common Applications: It is a stimulant, stomachic, carminative and a diuretic. It is used in the East to fight rheumatism and colic. It is used as a common flavoring for pastilles, medicinal teas and cough mixtures. It has been chewed in small amounts after each meal in order to get rid of bad breath and to promote digestion.

History: It has the name Star Anise based upon the form of the fruit. The Japanese have historically planted the tree in their tombs and in their temples. The pounded bark has also been used by them as incense. Homeopaths have also prepared a tincture from the seeds.

Storage Directions: Star Anise Essential Oil should be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Essential Oils should be stored in colored glass, the most common storage method being used today are Boston Round Bottles in the amber tint.

Blends Well With: Pine, orange, clove, rosewood, cinnamon and lavender.

Cautions: Anise Star from China is generally considered non-toxic and non-irritating. This is unlike Illicium anisatum which is the Japanese variety that is long considered to be toxic. For external use only.

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