Traditioanl Herbal Medicine Anethole Star Anise Oil

Description:

Star anise (scientific name: Illicium verum), also known as anise, star anise, aniseed and anise. Section anise star anise is a plant genus. Dried fruit is one of culinary seasoning Chinese dishes and Southeast Asia. Growing in moist, warm half shade environment evergreen tree up to 20 meters high and it Mainly grow in the Chinese mainland to the south. Fruit picked in autumn and winter , the color of dried fruit is reddish brown or yellow-brown. its Smell is fragrant and sweet. Whole fruit or flour can use. Fruits and seeds can be used for seasoning, but also medicine.

Used:

Anise oil is a remedy for digestive complaints such as flatulence, constipation, colic, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dyspepsia and hiccups. It is also used in cases of obesity, as it promotes that 'full feeling' and has a diuretic effect that helps to disperse cellulite.

For the mind, it adds courage and strength in the face of adversity. It has a cleansing and toning effect on the skin, helping with bruises, sorting out overly oily skin and to fight wrinkles in more mature complexions (possibly due to the estrogenic properties of the oil).

It has a toning effect on the spleen and liver, that helps with the results of excess drink and food. It is also used for increasing insufficient milk in nursing mothers - but for boosting breast milk, rather use the fresh herb, since the oil contains very high concentrations of trans-anethole.

Applications:

1.Burners and vaporizers

In vapor therapy, fennel oil is used as an appetite stimulant in cases of anorexia, and to boost courage and strength in the face of adversity.

2.Blended massage oil or in the bath

Anise oil can be used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath for helping to fix a bloated stomach, excess wind, colic, constipation and other digestive problems. It also acts as a diuretic, to remove excess water and to start breaking down cellulite.

3.Creams and lotions

Used in a base cream or lotion, Anise oil can be helpful for general skin care and especially for dispersing bruises, livening a dull complexion, clearing an oily skin and fighting wrinkles in mature skins. It is also useful for removing cellulite, to fight rheumatism and helps with edema.