Star Anise Essential Oil

Latin name: Illicium VerumPart of the plant used: fruitSource: ChinaExtraction method: steam distillationAnise seed essential oil is used for stomach upset, intestinal gas, "nasal discharge" and as an expectorant to increase productive cough, as a diuretic to increase urine flow and as an appetite stimulant. This oil can relieve rheumatic and arthritic pains by stimulating blood circulation and reducing the sensation of pain in the affected areas. This essential oil also has antiseptic properties that give wounds an effective protective coating against infection and sepsis. This helps in faster wound healing. The warming effect of this oil on the respiratory and circulatory systems makes it cordial. This property helps counteract colds, phlegm deposition, and problems such as rheumatism and arthritis. Anise essential oil is toxic to insects and smaller animals, therefore its smell keeps insects away. For this reason, this oil can be used to scare away insects by using it in fumigants, vaporizers, and aerosols.