Anise Seed Essential Oil
Anise seed or aniseed is native to Greece and Egypt, but is now commercially grown in India and China and to a lesser degree in Mexico and Spain. Aniseed oil is obtained by steam distillation from the seeds of this annual herb which grows less than 1 meter high, having delicate leaves and white flowers. Having several uses over the past two or so thousand years, aiding in digestion as a liquor has been it's primary uses. It is closely related to caraway, dill and fennel. The essential oil is steam distilled from the dried and crushed seeds (fruit).
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| Botanical Name: | Pimpinella anisum L. |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Anisum officinalis, Anisum vulgaris, pimpinella anisum fruit oil, anise seed, aniseed, anise, sweet cumin, pimpinella anisum l. seed oil. |
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| Parts Used: | Seed |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation. |
| Appearance: | Pale Yellow Liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Sweet licorice odour |
| Perfume note: | Middle |
| Consistancy: | Thin |
| Strength of Initial Aroma: | Medium |
| Blends well with: | Lavender, rose, orange, pine. |
| Historical Uses: | Anise’s carminative properties have been known since antiquity. It helps with digestion and sweetens the breath, so it is chewed after meals in parts of Europe, the Middle East and India. It is also a mild expectorant, and anise seed is often being used in cough mixtures and lozenges. It is also antiseptic, antispasmodic, soporific and a few seeds taken with water will more often than not cure hiccups. |
| Modern Uses: | Anise seed is used to ease muscular aches and pains of over-exertion and rheumatism, expectorant for bronchitis, coughs, and colds and to settle stomach cramps, indigestion, and flatulence. It is sweet in flavor and can be used to freshen your breath and help with your digestion. Numerous alcoholic drinks and cordials are flavoured with anise seed, particularly French pastis, Pernod and Ricard, Greek ouzo etc. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, stimulant, stomachic. |
| Cautions: | Can cause dermatitis, avoid in allergic and inflamatory skin conditions. In large doses is narcotic, Use in moderation. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. |
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