Anise essential oil is steam-distilled from the star-shaped seeds of the Asian Illicium verum tree. Our anise essential oil comes from seeds grown in China. 

Fun Fact:

Anise is often chewed after each meal in Asian countries as other countries use peppermint – to promote digestion and sweeten breath.

Common Uses:

Anise essential oil is a warming essential oil commonly used for its sweet, licorice-like aroma. Mix into blends or apply in 2-5% dilution.

Aromatic Scent:

Anise Star has a powerful and licorice-like scent

History:

The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the pounded bark as incense. Homeopaths can prepare tinctures from the seeds.

Cautions:

Anise star is generally non-toxic and non-irritating (unlike Illicium anisatum – the Japanese variety that is long considered toxic.