Anise Star | Essential Oil | Illicium verum

Sweet, warm, and unmistakably familiar — Anise Star carries the rich, licorice-like warmth of a spice market in full bloom. Comforting and uplifting, it adds a bold, aromatic depth to any blend or space.

Scent Profile | Sweet, warm, and spicy with a rich licorice character and a slightly herbal, balsamic depth. Full-bodied and lingering.

Aromatherapy Benefits | Warming, uplifting, comforting, energizing, mood-enhancing, grounding.

Usage Ideas | Add 2–3 drops to your diffuser for a warm, spiced atmosphere. Dilute to 0.5% or less in a carrier oil before topical application. Blend with complementary oils to add a bold, sweet-spice note to diffuser blends. Use in homemade candles or soaps for a warm, seasonal fragrance.

Blends Well With | Orange, Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Fennel, Cardamom.

Botanical Name | Illicium verum

Also Known As | Star Anise, Chinese Anise, Badian Anise

Parts Used | Fruit (Star)

Extraction Method | Steam Distilled

Key Components | trans-Anethole, Foeniculin, Methyl Chavicol

Grade | Therapeutic

Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid

Aroma | Sweet, warm, and spicy with a rich licorice character

Net Weight | 0.5 oz in a glass dropper bottle

Country of Origin | China

Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep cap tightly closed.