Star Anise

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(Illicum verum hook)
Supports healthy breathing and digestion function and soothes minor joint and muscle aches and pains.

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Star Anise
Illicum verum hook

Sometimes confused with Anise (Pimpinella anisum). They have similar aromas but have different therapeutic properties. Star Anise has an aroma similar to black licorice.

Plant Origin: Belgium
Method: Steam distilled seeds
Cultivation: Organically grown (has certification when we receive it but loses it because our facility is not certified)
Chemical Family: Grown using organic methods
Aroma: Sharp, licorice-like
Note (Evaporation Rate): Top

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #103
(E)-anethole 90.10%
Limonene 0.27%
Estragole 3.38%
Pinene<alpha> 0.58%
Linalool 1.20%

This essential oil may solidify. If it does, should be gently heated to be brought back to liquid state. I'd suggest wrapping the tightly closed bottle (upright position) in a heating pad. Allow the contents to come back to room temperature before opening the bottle.

Safety Information
Children: Avoid use with children under 5 (due to estrogenic properties)

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to (E) anethole content

Medication/Health Condition: Contraindicated All Routes: Endometriosis, Estrogen-dependant Cancer
Cautioned Orally: Diabetes and Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Hemophilia Peptic Ulcer, Internal bleeding, and other Bleeding disorders, Major Surgery and Childbirth (up to one week before or after), Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis
[Contraindicated orally because Star Anise "may inhibit platelet aggregation based on in vitro data either for the oil or a major constituent." Essential Oil Safety â€‹by Tisserand/Young, page 117.]

Therapeutic Uses
Star Anise essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Animals are drawn to the aroma, so it can be used in feed when used appropriately (not for cats)
Asthma
Bronchitis
Circulation
Colds
Cough
Digestion, anemia, bad breath, belching, colic, constipation, cramps, dyspepsia, gas, indigestion, nausea, spasms
Flu (key component in Tamiflu - see article below)
Fluid retention
Joints, minor aches and pain
Menstruation, diminished flow, hormonal balance, menopause
Mucus
Pain, aches, lumbago, rheumatism
Respiratory, asthma, breathing, bronchitis, colds, cough, mucus, sinusitis
Sinus

Article
Star Anise: The Secret Ingredient in Tamiflu

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Maximum dermal use level (Tisserand): 1.75% (based on estragole at 6.6%)

Children: Avoid use with children under 5 (due to estrogenic properties) For children over 5, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page and don't exceed 2%.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Star Anise is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Maximum adult daily oral dose: 53 mg - less than 2 drops (Tisserand p. 197)

Caution Oral Use: Contraindicated Orally: Anticoagulant, Diabetes medication; Childbirth, Estrogen-dependant Cancer (all routes), Major Surgery, Peptic Ulcer, Hemophilia (Tisserand p. 197).

Click here for information about internal usage.

Safety:
Caution Oral Use: Diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Contraindications All Routes (per Tisserand/Young): Pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, children under five years of age.

Children: Avoid use on children under 5 years old.

Slows circulation if taken internally in large doses.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, page 32.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2013, pages 152-153, 197-198.

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