Star Anise essential oil
€4,90
Ingredients
100% pure star anise (Illicium verum) essential oil
Used plant parts
Fruit
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
China
Aroma
Sharp, spicy-sweet, warm, reminiscent of black licorice
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Star Anise
Origin and background
Star anise is a spice obtained from the common star anise tree (Illicium verum). The fruits of the star anise tree are star-shaped dark brown pods with a pea-sized seed in each of the eight segments. It is used whole or ground as a spice.
Star anise comes from southern China and northern Vietnam, where it has been known for over 3,000 years. Today, it is also grown in Cambodia, Laos, Japan, and the Philippines.
Star anise was brought to Europe by English sailors in the 16th century, when it was used to flavor liqueurs in France, Germany, and Italy. The French chemist Gattefossé (the user of the term aromatherapy) concluded that when essential oils or their ingredients are added to products such as liqueurs, they can reduce the toxicity of alcohol by completely natural means. The star anise was introduced in European cuisine only in the 17th century, when it was used as a tea spice in the Russian court.
Although the aroma of star anise seeds comes from anethole, or aniseed bean (which also gives the prominent taste to anise seeds), anise and star anise are not biologically related. The similar name derives from their similarity of smell and taste. Although star anise smells exactly like anise, its taste is fuller, more pungent, and more burning.
Properties
Aromatic properties
The aroma of star anise essential oil is reminiscent of the aroma of black liquorice.
Using this oil while inhaling in diffusers or inhalers will help relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, cough, runny nose, and flu.
The aroma of this essential oil helps increase appetite.
When used in aromatherapy blends with floral or woody essential oils, it helps relieve stress and improve mood.
The aroma of star anise essential oil will effectively keep small insects away. To repel insects, it is a good idea to use this oil by evaporating or diffusing into the air.
When used in combination with sweet orange essential oil, it can well remove and mask unpleasant odors.
Healing properties
Star anise essential oil is used to relieve an upset stomach and flatulence and as a diuretic to excrete excess fluid from the body.
Supports the cardiovascular system and stimulates blood circulation. Due to its warming effect, it helps relieve rheumatism, arthritis, and muscle pain by reducing pain sensitivity in certain areas.
Star anise oil has antiseptic properties, providing additional protection in wound care and helping wounds to heal faster.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, dill, ginger, clove, coriander, cypress, cedarwood, pine, mandarin, tangerine, sweet orange, jasmine, lavender, petitgrain, rose.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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