Four Reasons Why You’ll Love Anise Star Essential Oil

Four Reasons Why You’ll Love Anise Star Essential Oil

Fact Checked Katie Veldkamp, Certified Aromatherapist Written by: Katie Veldkamp Share it!

April 18, 2022

You know you have Dutch grandparents when as a child you excitedly go to the candy bowl, take a bite, and be extremely disappointed to find out it’s black licorice. In This Post

1. Anise Star Uses, Benefits, and Recipes

2. What Anise Star Oil Blends Well With

3. Simply Earth Blends That Use This Oil

4. Science Behind Star Anise Essential Oil

5. What Earthies Are Saying About This Oil

6. What I Love About Anise Star Essential Oil

7. Things to Remember When Using Anise Star

My grandpa loves the stuff and while it tastes gross to me, it’s candy to him. That’s why for his next Birthday I plan to give him Anise Star Essential Oil. Not only will he love the smell, but it will be great for his sore knee! Speaking of uses, let’s dive in! Anise Star Uses, Benefits, and Recipes Soothes Pain Anise Star has long been used in traditional medicine for pain relief, and is even backed by science! The active compound found in Anise Star is found to possess antispasmodic properties which may be used for soothing pain1 and of course, some significant analgesic activity2.

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Aids Digestion This review on anise’s chemical constituents2 also revealed that it offers gastric protection, muscle relaxant and affects the digestive system.

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Supports Respiratory and Immunity This oil’s excellent antispasmodic effect makes it useful in soothing symptoms of a cold or cough. Also, anise star is a good source of shikimic acid which may help ease the flu. In fact, shikimic acid is also used in manufacturing the flu medicine, Tamiflu.

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Menstrual Support Moreover, this review2 also showed that anise star possesses beneficial effects on managing dysmenorrhea pain and menopausal hot flashes in women. What Anise Star Oil Blends Well With Star Anise smells a lot like black licorice. This aroma isn’t for everyone, but allows for a unique scent to add to blends and can reduce the harshness of other scents in a blend. Try blending it with Fennel, Clove, Lavender, Geranium, and Chamomile Essential Oils. Simply Earth Blends That Use This Oil Digest Blend Because of Anise Star’s ability to support digestion, we added it to our Digest Essential Oil Blend. This blend can be used through aromatherapy or topically to soothe stomach pain and cramping. Science Behind Star Anise Essential Oil Star Anise Essential Oil is largely composed of trans-anethol. This ester has had a variety of studies done on it, from which we can conclude its uses. Here’s what we know about it: trans-anethol

• Antispasmodic: reduces muscle spasms in both smooth and skeletal muscles, making it useful in soothing muscle cramps and digestion.

• Anti-inflammatory: alleviates inflammation, helpful in pain relief

• Antithrombotic: decreases blood clotting, and helps relax blood vessels. This can help trigger menstruation.

• Its penetrating properties allow it to be helpful in loosening mucous, making it a good expectorant.

What Earthies Are Saying About Anise Star What I Love About Anise Star Essential Oil I love that this oil reminds me of my grandpa. I like the unique note it adds to blends, and how helpful it is in easing painful cramps! Things to Remember When Using This Oil Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly. This oil is generally not safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use. This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 10+. Cats may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post. Dogs may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your dog to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post. We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post. *Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA What Will You Blend With This? Love the smell of black licorice? Then you will love this oil? We’d love to hear what you think about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth and in the comments below! Are you ready to master essential oils? You get FREE access to our Hero Course if you subscribe to our Monthly Essential Oil Recipe Box. With it, you’ll receive 4 pure essential oils, 6 aromatherapist-created recipes, and more—all delivered directly to your door each month for just $39/month. Plus, we’ll give you a FREE Big Bonus Box! Don’t miss out on the all-natural fun that comes with the Recipe Box; get yours today: Subscribe now to learn how to use essential oils! References:

1. Tabinda Boota, Rafia Rehman, Ayesha Mushtaq, Elham Kazerooni. Star Anise: A review on benefits, biological activities and potential uses. 2018 Jan

2. Shojaii A, Abdollahi Fard M. Review of Pharmacological Properties and Chemical Constituents of Pimpinella anisum. 2012

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