Anise Star

Description

100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Illicium verum

Main Constituents: Anethole: 82.5% Plant Part: Seeds Origin: China Processing Method: Steam Distilled Description / Color / Consistency: A light colorless to pale yellow liquid. Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Anise Star has a powerful and licorice-like scent, giving a strong top note. Blends With: Lavender, Pine, Orange, Rosewood, Clove, and Cinnamon. Product Abstract: A small to medium evergreen tree of the magnolia family, reaching up to 8m (26ft). The fruits are harvested before they ripen, then sun dried. Tough-skinned and rust colored, the seed pods measure up to 3 cm long. The Japanese plant this tree in their temples and on tombs, and use the pounded bark as incense. This essential oil may solidify, and if so, must be heated to be brought back to a liquid state. This attests to the purity of the oil. Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided. Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life