Anise Star Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ilicium Verum Country of Origin: China Cultivation Method: Standard Cultivation Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Star Consistency: Light Aromatic Description: Powerful and liquorice-like, more pungent and stronger than anise. Perfumery Note: Top Aromatherapy Properties: (Uses) The essential oil resides in the pericarp, not in the seed. Spicy, warm, licorice-like aroma like anise seed, but slightly stronger. Fishermen use it to mask human scent while fishing.  Blends well with: Blends well with Fennel Sweet, Petitgrain and Rosewood (Indian)  History: Star Anise is so named from the stellate form of its fruit. The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the pounded bark as incense. The homoeopaths prepare a tincture from the seeds. Silky Scents Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy applications and recipes!