ANISE Pimpinella anisum (Egypt)
*CAUTION: P, S
This oil gives licorice candy and chewing gum their distinct flavor. Anise is also added to perfumes for a rich, sweet fragrance. Said to be a good remedy for colds and coughs, epilepsy, insufficient lactation, impotence, and pain.
Cheering, sense-enhancing, mildly euphoric
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, stimulant, and stomachicTIP: Blends well with lavender, orange, other spice oils, pine, and rose
Use in moderation only. Can act as a narcotic and slow down the circulation when used in large quantities, which can lead to cerebral disorders.