Description
The essential oil of escentia aniseed is used for a variety of purposes, including as a fragrance component, for treating respiratory problems, and as an insecticide. It is also sedative and carminative.
Aniseed (or anise) is a herb that is widely used as a domestic spice. The essential oil provides the basis for its medicinal applications: dry irritable coughs, bronchitis & whooping cough. It can help with digestive disorders such as colic, cramp & indigestion. Aniseed oil can be useful in the treatment of muscular aches & pains, rheumatism and even hangovers.
USES & BENEFITS
Can be used effectively as a fragrance component in soaps, toothpaste, and detergents.
Added to a carrier oil it can be useful as a massage treatment for muscular aches and pains; and even rheumatism.
Expectorant: It loosens phlegm deposited in the lungs and respiratory tracts and gives relief from coughing, difficulty with breathing, asthma, bronchitis, congestion and other respiratory disorders.
Insecticide: It is toxic to insects and smaller animals, therefore its smell keeps insects away. For this reason, this oil can be employed to drive away insects by using it in fumigants, vaporisers, and sprays. (be careful near small pets)
Sedative: Due to its tranquilising effect, it is used as a sedative for stress, nervous afflictions, as well as insomnia
HOW TO USE
Place in an oil warmer / steamer to scent the air
See our range of free guides for recipes and blending tips
In vapour therapy, aniseed oil is useful for asthma, colds and all breathing problems, as well as quelling nausea and vomiting
2-3 drops of oil on a handkerchief to smell for digestive problems, nerves and migraine
ACTIVE PROPERTIES
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Carminative (helps with gas)
Diuretic
Expectorant
Stimulant
BLENDS WELL WITH
Cardamom
Caraway
Cedarwood
Coriander
Dill
Fennel
Naartjie
Rosewood
INGREDIENTS
100% pure Aniseed oil (Pimpinella anisum).
EXTRACTION
Steam distilled from thedried seeds
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
India
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Aniseeds major component, anethole, is known to cause dermatitis in some individuals test a small amount to avoid allergic and inflammatory skin conditions. Use in moderation only
In heavy doses, it has a narcotic effect & slows down respiration and circulation
It is poisonous to certain small animals & children should not be given high doses
Aniseed oil is estrogenic and it is best to avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safety for cancer patients has not been established, but should be avoided for estrogen-sensitive cancers
This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.
IS IT SAFE FOR PETS?
May be poisonous to small animals. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
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