Anise Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Common Name | : | Aniseed oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8007-70-3, F.E.M.A. : 2094 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid @22C with Licorice odor |
Description :
Anise is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 3 ft (0.91 m) tall. Anise plants grow best in light, fertile, well drained soil.
Constituents & Specifications :
Anethol (about 90% ), fixed oil, sugar, choline and mucilage
Specific Gravity : 0.97400 - 0.98800 @ 72°F
Refractive Index : 1.55400 - 1.55480 @ 72°F
Properties :
Carminative, Digestive, Promotes Harmony and Balance (Green), Expectorant Anise Oil is a wonderful perfumey addition in subtle quantities, especially in Citrus blends or as an foundation to a Vanilla blend. Anise oil has a high concentration of anethole, as much as 90%, and should be avoided if you are pregnant or have estrogen dependent cancers.
Benefits & Uses :
- Best used in aromatherapy for Bronchitis, colds and flu - Anise oil opens bronchial pathways so you can breath again. Commonly used in aromatherapy for breathing difficulties - anise oil is a natural asthma remedy.
- Pure Anise Oil is also noted as helpful for flatulence, impotence, painful periods, migraines and colic. Anise oil is best used in baths, massage oils, facials and in a diffuser.