Bianca Rosa Anise Star Pure Essential Oil, (0.50 oz, 2-Pack, Zin: 305081)

Anise Star Pure Essential Oil General Herb Information Star anise may be used to help help to relieve symptoms of respiratory ailments (notably swelling of the respiratory tract), and also dyspepsia (stomach discomfort, indigestion, bloating). *Note: Bianca Rosa® Anise Star Pure Essential Oil is not to be taken internally. Star Anise Illicium verum Hook. f. Family: Illiciaceae. Other Names: Chinese anise; ba jao hui xian (Chinese); badiane de Chine, aria étoilé (French); Echter Sternanis (German); anice stellato (Italian); anis estallado (Spanish). Description: An evergreen small tree of up to 10 m in height, with dark green simple leaves and attractive yellowish green to reddish, solitary flowers. The distinctive star-shaped fruits are made up of eight separate carpels that each form a small capsule with a single, pale brown, shiny seed inside. Oil cells are in the pericarp. Star anise can be confused with Japanese anise, also known as bastard anise or shikimi (Illicium anisatum) - a toxic adulterant of star anise. It differs in the more irregular shape, smaller size, more yellowish colour and the broader follicles that have distinctly curved tips. Origin: Northeastern Vietnam and southeastern China (I. verum) or Japan and Korea (I. anisatum) . The plant is no longer found in nature but it is widely cultivated in China, Japan and India to the Philipp Essential Oils by Bianca Rosa are 100% Pure Natural Essences derived from the highest quality fruits, flowers, leaves, spices, herbs and roots. Our essential oil distillers and growers are located around the world, operating ethically, organically and chemical-free. Bianca Rosa Essential Oils Are Not Tested On Animals. All pure essential oils should be used with care. Do not apply directly onto skin. A 2% dilution of essential oils to a base of carrier oil or lotion is can be used for all skincare and preparations. 100% Pure Anise Star Essential Oil USAGE: Add 1-3 drops of Bianca Rosa® essential oil to every 5 mL (1 tsp.) of carrier oil for skin care needs. Add 5-15 drops (depending on strength desired) to bath water. Add a few drops of oil to a water-filled spray bottle to create a refreshing room spray, or add to diffusers to create warm room scent. CAUTIONS: Always do a test patch when applying oils to the skin (particularly citrus oils) to determine if itching, soreness, or redness develop. Store away from heat and light. Keep away from eyes, nose, and mouth. Bianca Rosa® essential oils are for EXTERNAL USE ONLY....

Packaged in the United States in a cGMP certified facility (current Good Manufacturing Practice). No fillers. Manufacturer: Bianca Rosa Size: 0.50 oz Convenient Liquid format.