Star Anise Essential Oil (Illicium verum) - 5ml
One of the popular spices in Hong Kong cuisine with sharp, sweet licorice like aroma.
It's family member Dunn's Star Anise (Illicum dunnianum) could be found in Hong Kong countryside during summer.
It helps in digestion and increase blood flow with warming effect.
Background
Hong Kong Series:
Country of Origin:
China
Organic:
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part(s):
Fruits
Note:
Top
Traditional Applications
Physical Applications:
- Anti-Spasmodic
- Digestion Aid
- Increase Blood Flow
- Support Kidney & Urinary System
- Support Liver & Pancreas
- Warming
Mental Applications:
- Depression
Spiritual Applications:
- Self-Centering
- Vision
Energetics
Related Chakra(s):
- 3rd Chakra
Chemical Family
Major Chemical Family:
- Ethers
Sub Chemical Family:
- Monoterpenols
- Monoterpenes
Cautions
Cautions:
- Avoid during breastfeeding
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Difficult to be metabolized. Not to be used by individuals with liver problem
- Do not use in baths
- May cause skin irritation
- May slightly stimulate estrogen
- Not to be used by aged 6 or below
- Not to be used by individuals with cancer and/or mastitis
- Strong oil. Only use low doses
- Use diluted