Pimpinella anisum
Origin: France
Size: 5ml.
Synonyms: Anise
Cultivation: USDA and EcoCert organic cultivation in France
Composition: 100% Anise essential oil, certified organic by USDA and EcoCert
Extraction: Water-steam distillation of Anise seeds
Active Constituents: (E)-Anthole, Γ-Himachalene, Anisaldehyde, Methylchavicol, +-Limonene
Viscosity: Thin
Color: Clear to yellow
About: Anise essential oil has a warm, sweet scent, much like the smell of licorice candy. Highly valued by ancient cultures for digestive support, today this herb is often found in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Anise essential oil is wonderfully potent: it should always be diluted and used with caution.
Common Uses: To support healthy digestion after meals, apply a dilution of 2.4% Anise in carrier oil to the abdomen. This dilution may also be applied to the chest to promote respiratory health.
Blending Recommendations: Lemon, Sweet Orange, Distilled Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary cineole, Rosemary verbenone, Lavender, Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Basil, Sandalwood.
Safety Information: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have or have had endometriosis or estrogen-dependent cancers.
Do not use with children under 10 years old.
Maximum dermal dilution: 2.4% or or 21 drops in a 1 fl.oz. bottle of carrier oil.
Anise Seed essential oil contains 8 primary constituents and is mostly composed of phenylpropanoids, mainly anthole.
Shelf Life: 4 years in proper conditions before quality declines.
Storage: Store with the cap firmly closed, standing upright, out of direct heat and sunlight.
Notes: Non GMO, No pesticides, No insecticides, No additives, Gluten free, Vegan, Cruelty free, No carrier oil added.
Further product details including essential oil chemistry profiles can be found on the Veriditas by Pranarom website.