Name        Anise Essential Oil, Star, China

Category   Essential Oils

Species     Illicium verum 

Part           Fruit

Method     Steam Distillation

Class         Phenolic Ether

Country     China

Code          IllVer1

Anise Essential Oil, Star, China 

Anise Essential Oil, an origin of Star, China, Illixium verum, used Anise Essential Oil as an culinary flavoring oil for decades also flavoring used in candies, medicines, and tobacco, experts describe the aroma as intensely sweet and clean. In aromatherapy Anise Oil uses are extensive. Stimulating and listed as antispasmodic and sedative it restores equilibrium to autonomic nervous system.  Anise Seed blends well with cilantro, black pepper, cumin, fennel and citrus oils.  Mask obnoxious odors with Anise Seed, particularly fishy smells. The oil produced from star anise contains thymol, terpineol and anethole, which is used for treating cough and flu. Anise also helps improve digestion, alleviate cramps and reduce nausea. Consuming star anise tea after meals helps treat digestive ailments such as bloating, gas, indigestion and constipation.

Culinary Uses:
Anise Oil a delicate ingredient can be used as an flavoring base for sauses, soups, cakes, breads, biscuits, confectionary as well as sweet dishes.