Anise Essential Oil Now Foods Essential Oils 100% Pure Anise

NOW Foods Essential Oils "Star Anise" is obtained through the distillation of dried parts or crushed seeds of the plant. The oil retains the sweet, spicy scent characteristic of anise seeds. It is colorless or slightly yellowish and quite concentrated. This oil is one of the primary therapeutic essences for treating respiratory diseases, thanks to anise's unique dual action, serving both as a soothing and expectorant agent. Anise oil not only eliminates congestive cough but also eases persistent dry cough and lowers fever. It is most actively involved in improving the entire digestive system, addressing not just acute disorders but also stagnant phenomena. It also has a beneficial effect on kidney function and all organs of the urinary system, including helping to dissolve calculi. It has a sedative effect on the heart, aiding in managing tachycardia, but caution is needed as it can lead to dangerous conditions. Additionally, anise oil is used for loss of voice, gum inflammations, painful menstruation, and insufficient lactation. This actively impacting oil is primarily used in remedies for sagging, aging skin. Anise helps rejuvenate fading skin while normalizing the fat balance, promoting deep hydration, and increasing elasticity. In all cosmetic products, it can be used as an antiseptic additive.

Anise oil can also be used to repel and kill insects – from mosquitoes to cockroaches and moths.

It can also be used to flavor beverages, sweets, mixtures, in the preservation of vegetables, and in dishes made from milk or rice.