Product Name: Anise Essential Oil Botanical Name: Illicium verum Synonyms: Cardamomum siberiense, Illicium anisatum INCI Name: Illicium verum (anise) oil CAS #: 68952-43-2 Country of Origin: Egypt
Anise Seed Oil has a warm, sweet licorice aroma, sweeter than fennel oil.
Anise, both the seeds themselves, and anise seed essential oil, are powerful digestants Anise oil is a smooth muscle anti-spasmodic, relieving stomach cramping and discomfort. The seeds are also an effective treatment for indigestion, cramps, gas, and other digestive problems.
Anise oil is also said to be a mild anti-convulsant and a broncho-dilator, perhaps useful to asthmatics. Some sources recommend Anise essential oil for treating asthma and bronchitis.
Anise Oil is said to have strong estrogen mimicking properties...its herbal form is used to increase milk secretion with nursing mothers, and as a treatment for lack of menstruation. Diluted in a carrier oils, the oil may ease painful menstruation and cramps.
Both Fennel and Anise, in their herbal form, are considered sources of phytoestrogens. Some components of the essential oils are reputed to increase milk secretion, promote menstruation and facilitate birth. For this reason, I would avoid the use of either Anise or Fennel oil during early pregnancy. CLASSIFICATION:
Contents: Phellandrene, terpineol, anethole and traces of safrole and 1, 8-cineole. Anethole: 75 – 90 %
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. Odor: Strong characteristic odor of anise liqcorìce. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Boiling Point: 232°C Melting/Congealing Point: 14 -16°C Specific Gravity: 0.975 – 0.992 @ 20°C Optical Rotation: -2.00 – +2.00 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.5482 – 1.5622 @ 20°C Extraction Method: Steam distillation of pericarps (and seeds).
