Aniseed Essential Oil is extracted from the seeds of the herb Pimpinella anisum (also known as P. officinale and vulgare), of the Umbelliferae family. It has a pungent liquorice-like smell and is also known as anise and sweet cumin. It should not be confused with Illicium verum, which is star anise and belongs to the Illiciaceae family.

The primary constituent of Aniseed Essential Oil is anethole, a sweet substance that solidifies at room temperature. If this happens simply warm the bottle in a warm water bath until the oil liquefies.

Aromatherapy benefits of Aniseed Essential Oil:

cheering, mildly euphoric.

Not to be used during pregnancy

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