Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed)

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Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed) (Pimpinella anisum) Abbr: Ani [to top of page]
An annual herb that grows to less than a metre in height. It has delicate leaves and white flowers.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed): Warm, spicy-sweet.
Colour of Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed): Colourless to pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed): Seeds.
Method of Extraction of Anise (Aniseed): Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed): Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Lactogenic, Stimulant, Uterine.
Actions of Essential Oil of Anise (Aniseed): Calming, promotes lactation.
Circulatory: Cardiac fatigue, cardiovascular, false angina, fluid retention, rheumatism.
Digestion: Colic, flatulence, intestinal cramps, nausea.
Endocrine: Menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Fluid retention, menstrual pain, pre-menstrual syndrome, uterine disorders.
Immune: Colds, flu.
Lymphatic: Lymph congestion, water retention.
Muscular: Cramps, muscle pain.
Nervous: Impotence, nervous indigestion.
Reproduction: Impotence, promotes lactation.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, whooping cough.
Skeletal: Rheumatism.
Medical Terms: Aerophagia, bronchitis, oliguria.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Calming, impotence.
Contra-Indications for Anise (Aniseed): Pregnancy May be stupefying. Children under 5 years of age.
Comments on Anise (Aniseed): Not to be confused with Star Anise, Anise (or Aniseed) is native to Greece and Egypt, and is now cultivated in India and China as well.~The herb has long been used for food spice and to mask unpleasant odors in medicines and cosmetics.~Anise oil can act as a stupefacient, slowing down the circulation, entailing muscular paresis and cerebral congestion so is therefore not suitable for pregnant women or children.~If used to promote lactation it must be applied in small doses directly after feeding, then thouroughly washed off with soap and water before the baby feeds again.~It is strongly recommended to seek professional advice before using.~Finally, this oil is also known as the "fisherman's oil" because it is often used on bait.~It's strong odour seems to attract fish.

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