10 ml Aniseed China Star (Star Anise)

Star Anise Essential Oil — 10ml

Star anise is one of the most distinctive and recognisable aromatics in the world — its star-shaped fruit, native to southern China and northern Vietnam, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years and is a cornerstone of Chinese five-spice. Steam-distilled from the dried fruit of Illicium verum, the essential oil carries a sweet, intensely liquorice-like aroma that is warm, spicy, and deeply comforting. It is the primary natural source of anethole, the compound responsible for the characteristic anise flavour found in liqueurs such as pastis, sambuca, and ouzo.

Scent Profile

Middle to base note. Sweet, intensely liquorice-like, and warmly spicy with a deep, comforting richness. Unmistakable and evocative — the aromatic heart of Chinese five-spice and Mediterranean anise liqueurs.

Blends Beautifully With

Fennel, cardamom, ginger, and black pepper. A bold, characterful addition to warming, digestive, and spice-inspired blends.

What You Can Make With It

• Digestive and flatulence relief massage oils
• Respiratory and expectorant diffuser blends
• Warming and comforting winter diffuser formulations
• Rheumatic pain and fluid retention relief oils
• Spice-inspired natural perfumery compositions

How to Use

Due to its high anethole content, use in moderation and always well diluted. Avoid during pregnancy and with young children. Diffuse for a warm, sweet, comforting atmosphere. A powerful expectorant and digestive aid — used to ease coughs, bronchitis, and respiratory congestion, and to address digestive complaints including flatulence, bloating, and indigestion.