About Anise Star Oil

Star anise is a small evergreen tree that is indigenous to the north-eastern part of Vietnam and south-western region of China. It derives its name from the Latin word ‘illicere’ and ‘verum’. It belongs to the ‘Illiciaceae’ plant family. This plant is has dark green leaves and very small solitary flowers. The fruits of this tree have a distinctive shape. The star-shaped fruit is known to have up to eight separate carpels. Each of these carpels contains a small capsule with a sweet, single liquorice flavored seed. Though this plant does not grow naturally, it is widely cultivated in parts of China, India, Philippines and Japan.

This pale yellow anise star oil has been used by therapists for centuries in traditional Chinese medicines. It is known to stimulate the digestive system as well as helping in soothing stomach infections, indigestion and stomach bloating. A number of respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and unproductive cough can also be treated by using this oil regularly over a period of time.

Star anise has been researched upon by experts for decades. After thorough studies, these expert therapists have recommended this oil for patients suffering from dyspepsia, spasmodic, flatulence, colonalgia, dysentery, asthma, facial paralysis, halitosis and hemiplegia.

The chemical constituents of star anise oil are a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, linalool, trans-anethole, safrole, camphene, acetoanisole and anisaldehyde. The allergens that are present in the oil are limonene and Linalool. The quantities of the allergens as per research are 3 percent and 1.5 percent respectively.

Star Anise essential oil has a sweet, spicy and pleasant fragrance that is similar to that of Anise. The only difference is smell because star anise aroma is less subtle and better. Being one of the most highly aromatic and odor-sensitive oils, it also gives a liquorice-like fragrance with a burning flavor. This oil enhances relaxation, improves sleep patterns, and reduces tiredness as well as weariness resulting from any kind of activity.

This oil is known to blend with bay, cardamom, caraway, coriander, bill, sweet fennel, lavender, mandarin, neroli, orange, petit grain, rose wood and cedar wood oil. Unlike anise oil, star anise aroma oil is not considered to be a dermal irritant. It is narcotic and can definitely slow down circulation. One must always use this oil in moderation and positively avoid it during pregnancy.

It is recommended time and again that essential oils are no to be consumed until prescribed by a qualified doctor or practitioner. 

Uses and Benefits

Gone are the days when you had to run here and there searching for essential oils. Today, all that you need to do is take out time from your busy schedule and do a little bit of homework and you can get yourself essential delivered right at your home. Now, this is the power of the World Wide Web. Anise Star Oil is one of those essential oils that is preferred by many people all over the world.  It is known for its rich and warm fragrance of black licorice. One thing, for sure, is that you cannot forget its smell easily.

For centuries now, this wonderful oil has been widely used for treating respiratory and digestive disorders.  It is very easy to use. You just have to dilute an extremely amount of this oil with water and apply it on congested chest or upset stomach.  When you will massage it on the affected area, you will soon start realizing its several benefits.  It is most commonly found in soap bars that are prepared for adventure or outdoor enthusiasts. It is believed that this oil mask the scent of human. There are many people who claim that this oil attracts the attention of fishes.

 It is extremely useful for digestion and helps you get rid of coughs, nausea and colds. If you are someone suffering from insomnia then add a few drops of this oil into a glass of hot milk before retiring to bed.

Cade Oil is yet other commonly found essential oils that are used widely by people all over the world. This oils releases smoky scent.  You can find this oil in dark brown and dark red brown colours. This form of essential oil comprises of constituents such as terpenes, Phenols (guaiacol  and creocol) and sesquiterpenes (cadinene). Some of the most common properties of this oil are parasiticide, anti-pruritic, vermifuge, analgesic, anti-pruritic, disinfectant and anti-microbial. However, remember that iy should never be applied on inflamed or broken skin. When you are using it on face, genital organs and skin flexures, be careful.

Cade oil is used for treating various ailments such as peptic ulcer disease, diabetes, pneumonia, high blood pressure and pneumonia. When it comes to treating skin diseases such as dermatitis, hair loss and eczema this essential oil is second to none. In a nutshell, application of this oil can help you live a happy and healthy life.