Aniseed Essential Oil

Aniseed Essential Oil – Pimpinella anisum
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Part of Plant Used: Seeds
Class: Phenolic Ether
Perfumery Note: Medium
Country of Origin: Germany

This highest quality Aniseed essential oil has a pungent, spicy-sweet aroma. It is a warming and drying oil that may be helpful as a tonic for digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems. It has been used in the treatment of dry irritable coughs, bronchitis and whooping cough. Aniseed's heart-warming aroma has a comforting effect on the mind which can clear the head, relax nervous tension and may help with insomnia.

Description
Colourless – Pale yellow with a pungent, warm, spicy-sweet characteristic scent.

Actions
Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Cardiac tonic, Aphrodisiac, Stomachic, Diuretic, Carminative, Expectorant, Stimulant, Cholagogue, Galactagogue, Emmenogague, Laxative, Parasiticide, Parturient.

Special Use
Warming and Drying, Tonic for digestive, Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Reproductive Systems.

Blends Well With
Other calming oils – Cardamom, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Fennel. Clary Sage, Rose, Lavender, Orange, Pine.

Safety Data
Avoid in allergic & inflammatory skin conditions. Avoid in pregnancy. Do not use in high doses it is narcotic slows circulation. Do not use with babies or young children. Avoid with Endometriosis and Estrogen dependent cancers. Avoid with liver damage.

Aromatherapy / Home Use
Circulatory, Muscle & Skeletal System: Palpitations, Heart disease, Muscular Aches & Pains, Rheumatism.
Digestive: Flatulence, Cramp, Colic, Indigestion.
Respiratory: Dry irritable Coughs, Whooping cough, Bronchitis, Catarrh.
Immune: Colds.
Genito-urinary System: Menstrual cramps, Speeds Delivery/Birth, Aphrodisiac, promotes Breast milk.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

General Disclaimer
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