Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum L.
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Origin: China
Description: Aniseed is the fruit of the annual anise plant of the parsley family (Umbelliferae). It grows up to 60cm in height and is umbelliferous in appearance with leaves varying in shape from heart-shaped to feathery. The fruits are covered with short hairs and each contains two dark seeds with light ribs.
Color: Pale yellow
Common Uses: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, Galactagogues, stimulant, stomachic. Aniseed's mild oestrogenic effects, thought to be due to the presence of diantheole and photoantheole, explain the use of this plant in folk medicine to increase milk secretion, facilitate birth and increase libido. Additionally, it is reputed to control the lice and itch mite.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma:Medium
Blends well with: Amyris, bay, cardamom, caraway, cedarwood, coriander, dill, fennel, galbanum, mandarin, petitgrain, rosewood.
Aromatic Scent: Spicy-sweet characteristic scent.
History: Revered by ancient civilizations, particularly in the Middle East. Used in bread-making by ancient Egyptians, due to its carminative property. Romans hailed it as an aphrodisiac and also used the seeds for a spicy cake mixture called ‘mustaceus’. In India, the seeds are chewed to sweeten the breath and has been used as an ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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