Anise Pimpinella anisum Essential Oil Information
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Anise Seed Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
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Pimpinella anisum |
Anise Star, erroneously |
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Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia |
Seeds |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
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Steam distillation |
Clear |
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Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Thin |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
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Like licorice; rich and sweet |
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Benefits/Uses/Systems |
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Digestive system aid, nausea,
flatulence, hangover, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps; respiratory aid,
cough, asthma, pulmonary congestion and bronchitis. Helps menstrual cramps,
promotes menstruation, period pain and cramps, frigidity, impotence,
childbirth, menopause. Use to increase milk production while nursing. Is an aphrodisiac.
Migraine headaches; skin issues including infections, scabies, lice and
mites. Circulatory stimulant, heart palpitations, atrial fibrillation,
angina; muscle aches, rheumatism, lumbago. |
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Blends Well With |
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Bay, Black Pepper, Cajeput, Caraway, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger,
Lavender, Myrrh, Orange, Pine, Petitgrain, Rose,
Rosewood |
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Constituents |
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a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, linalool, cis-anethole, trans-anethole, safrole, anisaldehyde, acetoanisole. Has estrogen-like effects |
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Properties |
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Antiemetic, antiepileptic,
antihysteric, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aperient,
carminative, cordial, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant,
insecticide, insect repellant, laxative, relaxant, sedative, digestive stimulant,
stupifier and vermifuge |
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Safety |
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Has narcotic properties and slows
circulation, causes sluggishness, even coma in large doses. Avoid if
pregnant, and in cases of endometriosis and estrogen-dependent cancers. |
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