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Oils » Essential Oils (A-C)

Anise Star Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 5 / 5 (Based on 20 Customer Reviews)


Botanical Name: Illicium verum

Plant Part: Seeds

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: China

Description: A small to medium evergreen tree of the magnolia family, reaching up to 8m (26ft). The leaves are lanceolate and the axillary flowers are yellow. The fruits are harvested before they ripen, then sun dried. It is, as the name suggests, star shaped, radiating between five and ten pointed boat-shaped sections, about eight on average. These hard sections are seedpods. Tough skinned and rust colored, they measure up to 3cm (1-1/4”) long.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Anise Star Essential Oil has carminative, stomachic, stimulant and diuretic properties. In the East it is used to combat colic and rheumatism.

Consistency: Light

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Lavender, Pine, Orange, Rosewood, Clove, and Cinnamon.

Aromatic Scent: Anise Star has a powerful and licorice-like scent.

History: Anise Star is often chewed in small quantities after each meal to promote digestion and sweeten the breath. The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the pounded bark as incense. Homeopaths can prepare tinctures from the seeds.

Cautions: Anise star is generally non-toxic and non-irritating (unlike Illicium anisatum the Japanese variety that is long considered toxic).


Terms of Use

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medial Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics encourages small, lab scale manufacturing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

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Submited By: Kat from Tottenham, Ontario on 01/10/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

great licorice scent! sticks forever in cold processed soap.
Submited By: Elizabeth from Coaldale, Pennsylvania on 11/21/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I had a very fical customer who wanted Licorice, I special ordered this product which was a first for me and I was impressed. she only wanted one ounce bottle so i made some pure essential anise star candles and in two days I sold every one. I titled them Black Gold, I live in the coal region of Pennsylvania and it was perfectly named.!! Thanks alot
Submited By: Catherine from Los Angeles, California on 07/28/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I order from a variety of essential oil suppliers, and this is my favorite anise. It is not overly sweet and smells true and persistent right through the dry-down.
Submited By: Wendy from Regina, Saskatchewan on 06/04/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I just received my first order from NDA. Included in a very nicely packaged box were the 6 essential oils that I purchased. One of them was Anise Star. This scent is absolutely wonderful. The black liquorice scent immediately filled my nostrils. It is a truly wonderful, high quality oil that is just amazing!
Submited By: Sonya from Hubley, Nova Scotia on 01/13/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

Heavenly scent! Just like old-fashioned black licorice.
Submited By: Christine from Burnaby, British Columbia on 01/15/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

NDA's Star Anise EO is a deep, luscious and intoxicating scent of black licorice YUM! I have not used this EO in my bath and beauty products yet, so I am basing this review from what I smell out of the bottle. The quality of this Star Anise is superb and since the strength of this scent is powerful, you will only need a drop or 2 so as to not overpower other scents you may use in your blend. I plan to use this dark licorice smelling EO with a couple of citrus EOs (Tangerine and Bergamot) to balance the heaviness of Star Anise.
Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 08/08/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I use this in my p.m.s cream and it is very successful, probably due in part to it's diuretic qualities. Love the scent blended with chamomile and orange.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 08/07/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

I picked this up on the recommendation from another reviewer to blend for a Chai-scented soap...she was right! I will have to experiment to see what else I can use it with, based on what others below have suggested.
Submited By: Tonya from Huntsville, Arkansas on 06/28/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:

Wow, this oil is very potent. A must have for making cold process Fishermens soap. I'm making a batch for my husband this weekend!
Submited By: Melissa from Hanover, Ontario on 04/01/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I was never a fan of straight black licorice, but blending the anise star with vanilla and cinnamon makes such a delicious chai smell!! Yummmy!!
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/20/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

Outstanding quality! Strong black licorice like scent. I use it in CP soap with a touch of nutmeg. Great aphrodisiac scent!
Submited By: Heather from Ottawa, Ontario on 01/03/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

If you like licorice, this is the one for you! I love the heady aroma of this oil mixed with citrus-yummy!
Submited By: Connie from Newport, Tennessee on 09/15/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

A very strong licorice like scent. Fantastic alone or blended. I like it with lavender, five folded orange and a touch of cinnamon for a fall blend. Thanks NDA!
Submited By: Carolyn from Montreal, Quebec on 05/25/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This is a gorgeous EO! I use it alone to make a licorice soap, and also occasionally blend it with jasmine FO to create a unisex floral. Wonderful quality, packaged well, I'm very happy.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/11/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

Another QUALITY oil from NDA!! Great prices thanks so much!
Submited By: Kelli Lynn from Point Du Chene, New Brunswick on 07/26/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

A fantasic anise EO. I use it exclusively is CP soap. It smells fabulously like rich, black liquorice. Solidifies at cooler temps.
Submited By: Cathy from Kingsville, Ontario on 07/28/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

Fantastic EO my back porch where my black licorice soap is curing the whole room reminds me of a just opened bag of black licorice.
Submited By: Sherif from Scarborough, Ontario on 09/19/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This anise star is perfect. Black licourice is a hot scent in perfumery, and it has been for a very long time. You can even use this as a top note with tarragon for a long lasting black licourice scent. I highly recommend this oil. Top quality, quite volatile though.
Submited By: Jessica from Plano, Texas on 07/29/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

I love the 1/6 ounce sizes so you can confirm the quality before buying a larger volume. What a great price. This is a lovely licorice type sweet scent. Lovely.
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than 50 reviews
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/08/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Very good value, as quality is excellent and price too. Anise Star is similar to Aniseed essential oil (Pimpinella anisum) in properties but it is considered to be much safer for use in Aromatherapy. Narcotic in large doses. Use in moderation. Aromatherapists use it for aphrodisiac, asthma, bronchitis, colds, colic, coughs, cramp, flatulence, increasing breast milk, calming, circulation, emotional balance, heartache, indigestion, relaxation, muscle spasm, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, stress from overwork. (Also known as Chinese Anise, Chinese Star Anise, Illicium.)