Escentia Products - Aniseed 11ml

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. Blends well with: Amyris, bay, cardamom, caraway, cedarwood, coriander, dill, fennel, galbanum, mandarin, petitgrain, rosewood. Aromatic Scent: Spicy-sweet characteristic scent. Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.