Aniseed Essential Oil has been used since ancient times for coughs, colds and bad dreams. In Tibetan medicine it is used for anxiety, depression and neurotic disorders. With a distinctive aroma of black liquorice, aniseed oil is antibacterial and antifungal and is an excellent expectorant.
Aroma: Warm, spicy sweet. Rich aniseed aroma with a hint of liquorice.
Uses: An excellent addition to respiratory blends when inhaled via diffuser or burner. Popular relaxant in body massage, dilute between 0.5% to 1.75% with carrier oil for tropical use.
Blends With: Sweet Fennell, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Lavender, Chamomile.
Benefits
- Clears tense nervous headaches
- Massage into abdomen to relieve flatulence (dilute as below)
- Can ease anxiety and nervous disorders
- Inhale as expectorant to clear coughs, mucus and phlegm (see inhalation below)
- Antibacterial and antifungal
- Very calming oil when diluted
- Antispasmoic to ease muscle cramps and spasms.
Essential Oil Features
- Steam distillation extraction
- No additives, solvents or chemicals used in recovery process.
- 100% pure essential oil.
- Comes in amber glass bottle
- Top note
- Aroma group is warm, sweet and spicy.
Precautions
- Do not use if you have hyper sensitive skin
- May inhibit blood clotting in some blood disorders, seek advice from your healthcare specialist
- Do not use undiluted
- Do not use on broken skin, eyes or mucus membranes
- Do not use internally
- Keep away from children
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Avoid using if you suffer from diabetes.
We advise that before using, you perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
This information is not intended to treat or cure any medical conditions or diseases and is for educational purposes only.
