ANISE OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Pimpinella anisum
	Common Name	:	Aniseed oil
	CAS #	:	8007-70-3, F.E.M.A. : 2094
	Plant Parts Used	:	Seeds
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Colorless to pale yellow liquid @22C with Licorice odor

Description :
Anise is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 3 ft (0.91 m) tall. Anise plants grow best in light, fertile, well drained soil.

Constituents & Specifications :
Anethol (about 90% ), fixed oil, sugar, choline and mucilage
Specific Gravity : 0.97400 - 0.98800 @ 72°F
Refractive Index : 1.55400 - 1.55480 @ 72°F

Properties :
Carminative, Digestive, Promotes Harmony and Balance (Green), Expectorant Anise Oil is a wonderful perfumey addition in subtle quantities, especially in Citrus blends or as an foundation to a Vanilla blend. Anise oil has a high concentration of anethole, as much as 90%, and should be avoided if you are pregnant or have estrogen dependent cancers.

Benefits & Uses :

• Anise oil is helpful for digestive system, it acts as a general tonic to the circulatory system and the respiratory tract.
• It helps to calm the nerves of tense and anxiety , also calms menstrual pains and eases nauseous migraines.
• It is also used to flavor pizzels, cakes, etc.