Umuthi Aniseed Pure Essential Oil

• The seeds have been used in breads and cakes as well as liqueurs for centuries.
• In vapour therapy it helps all respiratory ailments, including asthma, plus aiding digestion and relieves nausea.
• A few drops on a handkerchief held to the nose will alleviate the symptoms of migraine and vertigo.
• The oil is used in various proprietary brands of toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Used in aromatherapy massage as a general tonic, and for aches, it is also calming.
• Added to a carrier oil and massaged on the stomach area will help relieve cramps, diarrhea and excess gas.
• Aniseed oil can be used as an insecticide, but be aware that it is quite toxic for small animals and insects.

• 100% Natural and Pure
• Aniseed is produced from the seed, actually a fruit, of a perennial plant of the Carrot family.
• It has a very beneficial effect on the digestive tract.
• Antiseptic
  
• Antispasmodic
• Carminative
• A stimulant and an expectorant.

100% pure Aniseed essential oil (Pimpinella anisum)

Part used: Seed
Method: Steam distillation
Colour: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery note: Top
Aroma: Sweet, spicy, liquorice-like, similar to Fennel,
Chemical composition:
Trans-anethole, a-pinene, b-pinene, estragole, linalool, anisaldehyde, acetoanisole.

• Do not use if pregnant, if allergic to celery or carrots
• Aniseed oil can cause dermatitis and slow down the circulation if too much is used. Always dilute in a carrier oil for topical application
• Not suitable for people with estrogen dependent cancer
• Do not use for children under 5 years old, and always use in moderation
• This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.