Anise Seed

DESCRIPTION
Aniseed essential oil is extracted from the seeds of herb Pimpinella anisum (also known as P. officinale & vulgare), of Umbelliferae family. It has pungent liquorice-like smell and is also known by the name of anise & sweet cumin. Its unique properties make it blend well with all essential oils.

COMMON NAMES
Karanja Seed Oil, Karanj Oil.

BLENDS WITH:
Cardamom, cedarwood, caraway, coriander, fennel, dill, mandarin, rosewood and petitgrain.

CONSTITUENTS
a-pinene, b-pinene, camphene, linalool, trans-anethole, cis-anethole, safrole, acetoanisole and anisaldehyde.

USES
Aniseed oil is useful in the treatment of muscular aches & pains, bronchitis, rheumatism, whooping cough, cramps, colic, flatulence, catarrh, indigestion and hangovers. Being a warm, spicy essential oil, it is also used in aromatherapy for easing the discomfort of introverted & fearful people, while also aiding digestion, boosting lungs & easing migraines and headaches.