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Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Anise

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Anise plant
Anise plant
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Anise oil comes from the Pimpinella anisum plant. It has a sweet licorice scent and is a top note oil.

Properties

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Pimpinella anisum essential oil.

Digestive

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Alleviates flatulence.[1]

Pain

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Eases rheumatism and muscle pain.

Respiratory

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Relieves bronchitis, coughs and the symptoms of a cold.

Caution

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  • Don't use anise oil if you have cancer.
  • May irritate sensitive skin.

References

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Wikipedia has related information at Anise

  1. ↑ "About Herbology - Herbal Extracts". ssbea.mercer.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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