Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Plant part used: Seeds
Extraction method: Steam Distilled
Odor: rich and sweet- Like licorice.
Use: The oil of anise has been used for the treatment of lice, scabies, and psoriasis.
What is the Anison oil?
The taste is sweet with a rather pleasant aroma. The seed oil contains mostly fat and protein and therefore has no flavor.
This plant usually grows in southwest Asia and the eastern parts of the Mediterranean regions.
Anise is often confused with fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) because both plants come from the Apiaceae family and have a similar taste.2 Anise is also confused with another herb called Chinese star anise (Illicium verum), which is widely used in Asian countries and used to make the drug Tamiflu.
What is the color of Anison oil?
Anise oil is a pale yellow liquid, almost colorless.
What does Anison oil smell like?
The warm, sweet and spicy smell of our star anise oil can be used to promote relaxation, awaken the senses, and create a welcoming atmosphere
What is the commercial use of Anison oil?
Uses of Anise Oil
There is a wide range of uses for anise oil – from cooking to flavorings to medications.
· Pain reliever – Provides relief for arthritic pain
· Flavoring agent – Used as a flavoring agent for food and beverages and an ingredient for salads and soups
· Food processing – Anise and anise oils are used in processed meats like pepperoni, pizza toppings, Italian sausage, and similar food products
· Natural head lice remover – Like coconut oil, anise oil is a safer alternative to chemical lice treatments
· Insecticide – The oil is toxic to insects
· For oral health – Added to toothpastes, mouthwashes, and syrups
· Fragrance – Added to soaps, detergents, lotions, and skin creams
What are the Health benefits of Anison oil?
Anise was also used for/as an:
· insomnia
· bug repellent
· stomach ache
· hiccups/hiccoughs
· menstrual cramps antiseptic
· pest bait
· lure for fish
· lure for dogs