Odor
Penetrating, pungent, similar to anise.
This ancient and exotic evergreen tree comes from East Asia, up to 9 meters high. It just likes to grow in his hometown, the trail is rare. The white bark is decorated with yellow flowers and star shaped fruit. The fruit is distilled in a state of fresh green. Star anise from the Chinese anise, also known as green fennel, because of its green color. Japanese varieties of Illicium verum (Illicium re1igiosum) are toxic.
Chemical structure
Cajeputol oxide
Phenol - fennel brain, Huang Zhangnao
From the smoke smoke, take turpentine ene, pay cinene, limonene and pinene, phellandrene
Applied history and related myths
The production of star anise oil is one of the projects of the rural industry in Indochina peninsula. Although, it is often said that the quality of star anise is not comparable to foreign fennel, Chinese people are very good at the use of star anise into Chinese medicine. It is a very popular appetizer, and sometimes it will be ground into powder into coffee or tea, so that the tone of fragrance. Meat dishes, such as pig or duck, can be flavored with star anise, or even in dessert. After being introduced to Europe in sixteenth Century, the British sea explorers became very popular in France, Germany and Italy.
Effect
Stomach flatulence, diuretic, phlegm, motivation, stomach.
Spiritual efficacy
General incentive effect.
Body effect
For the digestive system, it seems to be a full range of essential oils, because it has a very strong characteristics of flatulence. Soothe the stomach, reduce nausea, by stimulating gastrointestinal peristalsis to effectively overcome constipation. Overall, it's good for the intestines. Perhaps because of this, and have the function of reducing hernia symptoms.
The feet of the hot water with a few drops of star anise oil, can achieve the purpose of Removing Blood Meridian, foot odor but also to achieve the effect of.
Its diuretic properties can solve bladder problems, such as cystitis and oliguria.
Warm hands and feet when the body is cold. It is also very beneficial to the respiratory system, can cure sore throat and chest infection, and significantly improve the rheumatic lumbago due to cold weather.
It is said that manufacturing can also stimulate estrogen, so it can be used to improve the symptoms of PMS, menstrual pain, conducive to menstruation.
Essential oil
Caraway, coriander, cardamom, cypress, dill, fennel, ginger, orange, Petitgrain, rosewood.
Matters needing attention
This strong essential oil, may be excessive stimulation of the nervous system, allergic tendencies should be avoided. It is not widely used in aromatherapy, and it is best to avoid the use of aromatherapy altogether.
