Aniseed China Star
(Star Anise)
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Origin: China. Botanical Name:
illicium verum. Part of plant used: Seeds. Method
of Extraction: Steam distillation.
Originally native to Greece and
Egypt, now widely cultivated. Description: An annual
herb, less than a metre high, with delicate leaves and
white flowers. Characteristics: Spicy-sweet scent
similar to fennel. Properties: Antiseptic,
antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant,
galactagogue, stimulant, stomachic. Blends well with:
bay, cedarwood, eucalyptus, dill, fennel, ginger,
mandarin, petitgrain, peppermint,
rosemary.
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Safety
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Precautions: Avoid use with
allergic and inflammatory skin conditions. It is
advisable to avoid the use of aniseed oil during breast
feeding and pregnancy.
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