Technical data
- Product Name: Star Anise
- Latin name: Illicium verum
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8007-70-3
Features
- Scent: Sweet, warm, spicy-licorice with a soft woody-balsamic undertone
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin to medium, free-flowing
Blends with
Slow Sunday Spice
Purpose
- A grounding home blend for unhurried mornings.
- Recipe
Diffuser: 2 drops Star Anise, 3 drops sweet orange, 1 drop cardamom
Hearth & Home Massage Oil
Purpose
- A warming body oil for cold-weather self-care.
- Recipe
1% dilution in 30 ml jojoba: 2 drops Star Anise, 2 drops ginger, 2 drops lavender
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5-1% in carrier oil for topical applications; keep diffusion sessions to 30-60 minutes in well-ventilated rooms.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid topical use on children under 5; use only minimal diffusion around older children with adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing due to high anethole content.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; anethole-rich oils can be problematic for pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; shelf life 2-3 years.
