| ANISEED SPICE OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Pimpinella anisum | Country of Origin | : | Eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia | Solubility | : | N/A | Specific Gravity | : | 0.980-0.990 @ 20C | Optical Rotation | : | up to -l050�@ 20C | Refrective Index | : | 1.52-I.559 @ 20C | Plant Part | : | Seeds | Blend With | : | Cardamon, Caraway, Cedarwood, Coriander | CAS No | : | N/A | Flash Point | : | N/A | Extraction Method | : | steam distillation |
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Description : Aniseed is also called Chinese star anise (Illicium verum), which is widely used in Asian countries and used to make the drug Tamiflu. Today, many pharmaceuticals seek to take advantage of anise's benefits by adding the herb to certain drugs, like cough syrup and throat medications.
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Constituents : Anethol (present to about 90 per cent), fixed oil, sugar, choline and mucilage,Anethole. |
Uses : Add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water and cover your head with a towel, allowing the steam to ease congestion. Aniseed oil is used for oiling the hair. It has proven its usefulness in hair regrowth. It also helps in repairing the damaged hair. If aniseed oil is massaged well into the scalp, it aids the growth of new hair. Anise oil is capable of keeping your skin healthy and lustrous. Aniseed oil mixed with sea butter or any other oil can work wonders. This oil provides instant relief from spots, acne, and damaged skin. It helps your skin become soft, smooth, and glowing.
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Benefit : Aniseed oil have antibacterial, anti fungal, antioxidant, stimulant and expectorant properties. This is why anise oil is often used or added to medicine, such as cough syrups and lozenges. Anise essential oil also displays potent antioxidant action. |
Caution Note: Use extreme caution when using any spice oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
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