Aniseed Star (Illicium verum)
Good For Easing Discomfort, Helping With Fear, And Aiding Digestion, Helpful With Headaches
Country of Origin China
Perfume Note Middle
Description of Scent
Warm spicy and sweet aroma
History
The Turkish alcoholic drink, raki, is made from the seed. Traditionally used as deodorant.
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
Widely used for its antiseptic and calming properties.
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
