Aniseed essential oil is known for its digestive and antispasmodic benefits.
Country of Origin:
Native to East Mediterranean region and North Africa.
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Apiaceae
Chemical Families:
Ethers
Precautions
Avoid during pregnancy due to trans-anethole which has a weak estrogen-like activity and could interfere with hormone activity.
Avoid if you are breastfeeding, endometriosis, any estrogen-related cancers, and children under the age of five.
Oral use is not recommended for people taken medication for diabetes, diuretic medication, renal insufficiency, and edematous disorders.
May interfere with anticoagulant medications or bleeding disorders.
Therapeutic Properties
Anise essential oil provides pain relief, relieves cramps and spasms, assists in preventing gas, stimulates the stomach and digestion, stimulates menstrual flow, and helps remove excess mucus from the respiratory system.
Analgesic
Antispasmodic
Carminative
Digestive Aid
Emmenagogue
Expectorant
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Digestion & Flatulence
Apply topically over stomach area to help provide relief.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Limbic System
Limbic System
Emotional Balance
Apply topically to pulse points and diffuse aromatically to help provide a balance in emotions.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Pains & Spasms
Apply topically to affected areas to provide support.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Coughs & Flu
Take internally in a capsule or apply topically over chest area to help provide relief to symptoms.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
May cause skin irritation or sensitization if the oil has oxidized. Use at a 2% dilution rate for topical applications.
