Aniseed China Star Essential Oil

Aniseed oil is a clear to very pale-yellow coloured oil with an anisic aroma with sweet undertones

BOTANICAL NAME: Illicium verum

PLANT FAMILY: Umbelliferae or Apiaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the seeds

VOLATILITY: Top Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• TRADITIONAL USES:
  

  Anise, star has long been used by the Chinese in culinary and medicine.
  

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Digestive - Used to relieve dyspepsia, colic and flatulence.

  Respiratory - Very helpful for bronchitis, dry irritable coughs and whooping cough.

  Reproductive - Calms menstrual cramps

  Urinary - Promotes the flow of urine

  
  

  
  

  
  

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER
  

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  This oil is best used in lower concentrations as it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
  

  CAUTION
  

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.