Anise Star 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil- 10 ml
Plant Part: Seeds * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: China * Description: A small to medium evergreen tree of the magnolia family, reaching up to 26ft. The leaves are lanceolate and the axillary flowers are yellow. The fruits are harvested before they ripen, then sun dried. It is, as the name suggests, star shaped, radiating between five and ten pointed boat-shaped sections, about eight on average. These hard sections are seedpods. Tough skinned and rust colored, they measure up to 1-1/4" long. * Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid. * Common Uses: Anise Star Essential Oil has carminative, stomachic, stimulant and diuretic properties. In the East it is used to combat colic and rheumatism. * Consistency: Light * Note: Top * Strength of Aroma: Strong * Blends well with: Lavender, Pine, Orange, Rosewood, Clove, and Cinnamon. * Aromatic Scent: Anise Star has a powerful and licorice-like scent. * History: Anise Star is often chewed in small quantities after each meal to promote digestion and sweeten the breath. The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the pounded bark as incense. Homeopaths can prepare tinctures from the seeds. * Cautions: Anise star is generally non-toxic and non-irritating