Anise Essential Oil (Pimpinella anisum)

Overview

Anise may also be referred to as Sweet Cumin. It is typically processed using steam distilled as a method for extracting oil from the seed.

Summary

Anise oil comes from the Pimpinella anisum plant. It has a sweet licorice scent and is a top note oil.

Anise Essential Oil possesses the distinctive aroma of black licorice. Although you may not be a fan of black licorice, a single drop or two of Anise Seed Essential Oil can dramatically enhance an otherwise dull blend. It can be useful in diffuser and inhaler blends intended to help ease bronchitis, colds and the flu. It is said to help promote the production of breast milk and stimulate menstruation, but it should be used with caution and avoided in estrogen-dependent cancers (see safety notes below).

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Rich Sweet
Common Name(s): Sweet Cumin
Synonyms(s) for Pimpinella anisum: Anisum odoratum, Anisum officinale, Anisum officinarum, Anisum vulgare, Apium anisum, Carum anisum, Pimpinele anisa, Selinum anisum, Seseli gilliesii, Sison anisum, Tragium anisum
Botanical Family: Apiaceae
Botanical Genus: Pimpinella
Chemical Family: Ethers
Major Compounds: (E)-Anethole, (+)-Limonene, Estragole, Anisyl alcohol
Perfumery Note: Top
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Color: Clear
Indigenous Country: Spain
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Seed
Shelf Life: 4 - 5 years

Ethically and sustainably sourced
Wild Harvested
Vegan
Not recommended or safe if pregnant or nursing
Not recommend or safe for children

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Libido

Therapeutic Benefits of Anise:

Analgesic Anti-anxiety Anti-asthmatic Anti-depressant Anti-inflammatory Anti-rheumatic Anti-spasmodic Anti-viral Carminative Cooling Digestive tonic Emmenagogic Estrogenic Expectorant

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Anise:

May irritate sensitive skin. Anise oil may inhibit blood clotting and that it is contraindicated in pregnancy/breastfeeding, endometriosis and estrogen-dependent cancers. Avoid use with children under 5. Avoid use of the oil if it has oxidized.