| Country of origin: | India |
| Source: | Dried Fruits |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Colorless to pale yellow in color with sweet-spicy, warm licorice aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation Method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.970 - 0.998 |
| Optical Rotation: | -5° to +5° |
| Flash Point: | 79°C |
| Components: | alpha-pinene, myrcene, alpha-phellandrene |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Blends well with: | Star anise essential oil blends well with Thyme, Ginger, Lavender, Lilac, Rose, Lemon, Ambrette, Caraway, Cardamom, Mandarin, Clary sage, Rosemary, and Ylang ylang, etc. |
| This oil blends well with ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassie, Cistus, Frankincense, and essential oils. The agarwood oil suppliers in India offer these oils to fragrance makers and other users for blending purposes.: | The ancient people used star anise oil to induce sleep, reduce muscle and joint pains, help in digestion and boost the immune system. Star Anise was used in ancient Chinese medicine thousands of years ago. The Chinese used spice for digestion and improvement in their diet. The Europeans used Star Anise to flavor their alcoholic drinks and the ancient Indians used the spice to add its unique flavor to their rice dishes. |
| Uses: | Star Anise Essential Oil has a wide variety of uses. The oil is used for the seasoning of pizza, sausages, pepperoni, and other foods. It is also added to toothpaste, digestive medicines, and skin care creams. The oil can be applied to muscles and joints for reducing pain. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | Star anise essential oil is antibacterial in nature and can help in killing bacteria and other harmful pathogens in the body. Its antioxidant properties help in combating the harmful radicals present in the body. There are also some studies that provide evidence that oil can also help in preventing cancer. Furthermore, the oil can help in fighting fever, fatigue, and muscle pains, reduce high sugar levels, and provides relief from fungal infections. |