Star Anise Essential Oil - 100% Pure (China)

Description:
Star anise is an evergreen tree. Its origin is in Southern China. The name Star Anise comes from the star-shaped seed pod that houses the distinctive seed. The pods are sundried and then steam distilled to extract the essential oil.
The history of Star Anise Oil dates back over 1,400 years where traditionally it was and still is used in Chinese medicine for its positive effects on the respiratory and digestive systems.
This oil has a very sweet-spicy licorice scent, strong and potent, which has made it popular for scented soaps, cosmetics and perfumery.

Properties: 
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-rheumatic, anti-epileptic, antiseptic, sedative,

Massage:
Blended with your favorite NakedPress massage oil, Star Anise essential oil can be helpful for any digestive complaints. 
As it increases the circulation it can also be helpful with easing muscular aches and pains, arthritis and rheumatism.

Skincare:
Because of its antiseptic properties, it helps prevent infection of cuts and wounds, it will also speed up healing.

Diffuser: 
Added to a diffuser it can strengthen the immune system against colds, clear cough spasms and mucus build-up and ease breathing.
It can be helpful with easing hot flashes women in menopause often suffer from. It can have a sedative and calming effect on the nerves helping in times of anxiety, anger, depression and stress. 

This essential oil may granulate during cold weather and if so, gently warm the container in a warm water bath to bring the essential oil back to a liquid.

Caution: Star Anise oil is estrogenic so please avoid use in pregnancy, when breastfeeding, for those who have endometriosis and with children under 5. 

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