Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Anise

pimpinella anisum

General Description
This herb has been used largely as a domestic spice. Native to Greece and Italy, Anise is now cultivated world wide but its main producers are India and China. The fruit of Pimpinella Anisum L. is steam-distilled, producing a volatile oil that provides the basis for its medicinal applications. Additionally, Anise has been used in a variety of smoking mixtures. The Turkish population have used the distinct licorice flavoring of the Anise herb to create a very popular alcoholic drink called raki.

How It's Made
The seeds are placed in oil and the essential oil is extracted through steam distillation.

Aroma: Sweet, with strong notes of licorice.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Muscles
Helps with Rheumatism
Muscular Aches

Respiratory
Helps with Bronchitis
Helps with Coughs

Digestive
Prevents Flatulence
Helps Digestion

Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza

Safety Guidelines
· Potential skin irritant.
· Do not use if pregnant.
· Avoid if you have estrogen-dependent conditions.
· Potentially toxic in large amounts.