Organic Anise Star Essential Oil (Illicum verum)

Description

 

Botanical Name – Illicum verum

Uses – Antiseptic, stimulating. Settles the stomach and eases tired muscles and joints. Useful for balancing sensitive people and for IBS where indecision and acceptance are factors.

Caution – Use in moderation

Aroma – Warm, spicy and sweet liquorice

Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – The fruits

Country of Origin – Vietnam/China

Chemical constituents – Trans-anethole, limonene, a-pinene

Organic Certificate – This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association, which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association’s standards exceed the UK government’s minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.