Anise Essential Oil by Amrita – 60ml

Anise Essential Oil

Suppresses Spasms
Clears Mucous
Antiseptic
Anise Essential Oil supports one's respiratory system. It is said to alleviate asthma, coughing, and congestion. It has a delicious aroma like that of moist licorice candy and is a treat for the senses!

About the Plant:

Anise is an annual herb that grows less than 3 feet high, whose seeds smell and taste like mouthwatering licorice candy. The seeds are used both for culinary and medicinal purposes, as well as distilled to make Anise Essential Oil.

Where It Grows:

Anise

Traditional Uses and Lore:

The appetizing scent of Anise is unmistakable. Traditionally added as a distinctive flavor to desserts, candies, and digestive liquors, the culinary use of Anise allows its digestion-boosting effects to shine. Anise is versatile in both sweet and savory dishes.

After indulging in a particularly heavy meal, the Romans used to eat cake made from Aniseed to help alleviate any indigestion caused by overeating. It has been recommended for bronchitis and asthma caused by bronchial spasms. The sweet and stimulating anisette liqueur is a popular after dinner treat. Its intoxicating aroma lends a lovely perfume to the breath.