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Aniseed Oil
Aniseed Oil
Aniseed oil is a pure and natural essential oil. It is also knows as anise and sweet cumin. It belongs to Umbelliferae family. The plant grows up to 80 cm in height and contains feathery leaves, small white flowers, and grayish-brown seeds. Aniseed oil is very effective in treating wind in stomach. Aniseed essential oil is extracted from the seeds of the herb Pimpinella anisum (also known as P. officinale and vulgare). It is mostly used in aromatherapy to treat introvert and scared people. It is often confused with illicium verum, which belongs to the illiciaceae family. Aniseed oil is of average viscosity and will solidify at low temperatures.
General Name: | Aniseed Oil |
Botanical Name: | Pimpinella Anisum |
Method of Extraction: | Cold Pressing Method |
Part of Plant Used: | Fruits and seeds |
Origin: | China |
Application: | Aniseed oil aromatherapy, it is very effective for asthma, colds, and all respiratory problems. · Aniseed oil is very useful in treating muscular aches, pains rheumatism, bronchitis, whooping cough, colic, cramp, flatulence, indigestion. |
Strength of Aroma: | Average |
Color: | Colorless to pale yellow |
Blends Well With: | Aniseed oil firmly blends with Rosewood, Cedarwood, Coriander, Mandarin, Bay, and Caraway oil. |
Aromatic Scent: | It has a pungent liquorice-like smell. |
History: | Aniseed started its inception from the Middle East and is now cultivated in Europe, USA and North Africa. In ancient times, Romans used it in a spicy cake known as 'mustaceus' and Egyptians used it in bread while the Greeks used it for soothing effect on the digestive system. Aniseed is also used in toothpastes and mouthwashes and aniseed seeds are used to make a drink known as 'raki' in Turkey. |
Precautions: | It should not be used on sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy. |