Our Star Anise Essential Oil is steam distilled from wild gathered star-shaped fruits of the evergreen Illicium verum plant. Due to it's sweet and spicy flavor and aroma, star anise has been used as a culinary spice in liqueurs, teas, syrups, cakes and jams. The licorice like aroma is very pleasing, powerful and long lasting. Star Anise has a tenacious sweet woody dry down. Lends itself well to natural perfumery, compliments gourmand fragrances and incense or precious wood accords and festive holiday blends. Evokes warm memories of grandma's desserts.

In Aromatherapy, Star Anise is noted for helping to balance the nervous system and can be beneficial for those that suffer from anxiety, panic attack or inability to sleep. Use a drop of Star Anise and Vanilla with a few drops Sweet Orange Oil in the diffuser before bed. Also utilized by Aromatherapists to invigorate the body and lungs and assist in digestion. Star Anise is a potent essential oil, use by the drop in small amounts. Remember to dilute properly for topical application max 1.75%.

• Botanical Latin Name: Illicium verum
• Country of Origin: Southeast Asia
  
• Plant Parts: Fruits
• Cultivation Method: Wild
• Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
• Blends Well With: Ambrette, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Ho Wood, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Oakmoss, Osmanthus, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Indian Rosewood, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang