ANISEED ESSENTIAL OIL
A warm, sweet and spicy essential oil with a distinctive liquorice-like aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Family: Apiaceae, formerly Umbelliferae
Origin: Greece, Egypt
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the seeds
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Strong, sweet, spicy and characteristically anise-like
About This Essential Oil
Aniseed Essential Oil is recognised for its unmistakable sweet, spicy and liquorice-like aroma. Its warm aromatic character adds depth and richness to diffuser blends, natural perfumery formulations and carefully diluted massage oils. Only a small amount is required because its fragrance is strong and persistent.
Key Benefits
• Provides a warm, sweet and spicy aroma
• Adds depth to diffuser and natural perfumery blends
• Creates a rich and comforting aromatic atmosphere
• Complements citrus, woody and herbaceous aromas
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage and body-care formulations
• A little goes a long way due to its strong aromatic character
History
Aniseed has been cultivated for centuries and was well known to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures. The seeds have long been appreciated for their distinctive flavour and fragrance. The familiar liquorice-like aroma of aniseed has made it popular in culinary preparations, confectionery, beverages, perfumery and aromatic formulations.
Main Chemical Components
Phenols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Warm
• Sweet
• Spicy
• Liquorice-like
• Strong and diffusive
• Rich and persistent
• Middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds warmth and sweetness to diffuser blends
• Provides depth to natural perfumery formulations
• Complements citrus, woody and herbaceous aromas
• Can be included at low concentrations in massage blends
• Suitable for creating rich, spicy and distinctive aromatic compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm and cheerful
• Rich and comforting aromatic character
• Stimulating to the senses
• Familiar and distinctive
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Rosemary, Cypress, Myrrh, Pine, Sweet Orange, Geranium, Cedarwood, Fennel, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Rose.
Health & Safety
• For external use only.
• Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use only in low dilution.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Not recommended for babies or young children.
• Seek qualified advice before use if you have a medical condition, take medication or have particular sensitivities.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
