06.22.09
Anise - Facts and Uses of Anise Essential Oil
The properties and features of anise are quite interesting. Below is a description of some of the most important facts relating to anise essential oil.
History: Revered by ancient civilizations, particularly in the Middle East. Used in bread-making by ancient Egyptians, due to its carminative property. Romans hailed it as an aphrodisiac and also used the seeds for a spicy cake mixture called ‘mustaceus’. In India, the seeds are chewed to sweeten the breath and has been used as an ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Aromatic Description: Distinctive scent of licorice. Rich and sweet.
Possible Uses: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, flatulence, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism.
Constituents: a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, linalool, cis-anethole, trans-anethole, safrole, anisaldehyde, acetoanisole.
Safety Information: Caution for those with hypersensitive skin or with skin problems. Avoid in endometriosis and oestrogen-dependent cancers.
Blending information: Amyris, bay, cardamom, caraway, cedarwood, coriander, dill, fennel, galbanum, mandarin, petitgrain, rosewood.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
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