Uses: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-66.]
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Main Constituents: Anethole: 88.03%
Plant Part: Seeds
Origin: India
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a thin consistency.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Aniseed has a spicy, sweet licorice-like scent, giving a medium top note.
Blends With: Bay, Cardamom Caraway Cedarwood, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Rosewood.
Product Abstract: Aniseed is the fruit of the annual anise plant of the parsley family (Umbelliferae).
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