Ingredients
Aniseed Essential Oil (Pimpinella anisum)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Anise Oil, Sweet cumin Oil

Family
Umbelliferae, Apiaceae

Part Used
Seeds

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation

Note
Top

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Aniseed Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 10ml and 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
antispasmodic, carminative, gland stimulant, galactagogue, diuretic, stomachic, antiseptic, expectorant

Internal Indications
asthma, colic, impotence, migraines, dizziness, painful periods, palpitations.

External Indications
muscle aches, rheumatism

Aromatheraputic Indications

Aromatheraputic Actions
cheering, sense-enhancing, mildly euphoric

Contraindications
Avoid in allergic skin conditions and inflammatory skin conditions. In large doses this oil acts as a narcotic, and will slow down circulation.

Therapeutic Indications
This calming annual plant is traditionally used as a domestic spice. It is native to Egypt and Greece, but is cultivated in parts of France, India, China, North Africa, Mexico, Spain and Italy as well.

Growing less than a meter in height, with delicate leaves and flowers, the herb's distinct pungent odour reminds one of licorice. The essential oil produced is colourless to pale yellow, and is used for the treatment of upper respiratory problems, as a digestive stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, aid in breast milk production and has a regulatory effect on the reproductive system. Aniseed is used in aromatherapy to aid in muscular aches and pains. Aniseed is used commercially by the pharmaceutical industry in throat lozenges and cough mixtures and in drugs to mask undesirable flavours.

Storage
Aniseed oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Coughs & Congestion: To loosen up and liquefy mucous and for the temporary relief of dry or bronchial cough, sinusitis and the symptoms of hay fever and congested head colds; use Aniseed in a massage oil and massage into chest and back or use by way of steam inhalation.

Insomnia: Aniseed is relaxing and encourages sleep when taken internally before bedtime; place 3 drops of Aniseed in a glass of milk. This dose to be taken for a maximum four week period.

Blends With
Cedarwood oil, Coriander oil, Fennel oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.