Health Benefits of Star Anise Essential Oil

Star anise is an evergreen tree which is commonly known as Star anise seed, Badiam,Chinese star anise,Anis de Chine,Anis Étoilé,Anís Estrellado,Aniseed Stars,Anis Étoilé Chinois,Ba Jiao Hui,Anisi Stellati Fructus,Badiane,Badiana,Badiane de Chine,Chinese Anise,Bajiao,Eight-Horned Anise,Illicium and Eight Horns.Its origin is in Southern China.Traditionally, it is used as a herb for its healing properties and numerous health benefits.The seeds of Star anise fruit are sundried and then steam distilled to extract essential oils.The oil is pale yellow to clear with a strong scent that resembles liquorice.It has thick consistency.It possesses anti-rheumatic,anti-epileptic and antiseptic properties which makes it versatile.It acts as a decongestant,solves digestive problems and provides sound sleep.It is used as a flavoring agent in various dishes.Star anise essential oil has constituents such as anisaldehyde,alpha pinene,camphene,beta pinene,cis and trans anethol,acetoanisol,linalool and safrol.Being high fragrant oil,it is used in perfumery,cooking,toothpastes,soaps,skin creams and mouthwashes.

Health Benefits of Star anise essential oil 

1.Sedating effects

This essential oil possesses sedative and narcotic properties that help to calm hysteric and epileptic attacks.It slows down the respiration,circulation as well as nervous response if used excessively.It stimulates cordial and stimulating properties if used in adequate amounts.It is useful for hyper reactions,nervous afflictions and convulsions.

2.Relief pain

It provides relief from arthritic and rheumatic pains by increasing the circulation of blood and lowering the pain sensation on the affected areas.

3.Speeds up healing process

With antiseptic properties,this oil helps to prevent infections and sepsis of wounds.It also fastens the healing of wounds.

4.Cure spasms

The spasms such as coughs,cramps, diarrhea,aches,convulsions and nervous afflictions could be cured with this essential oil.It provides anti-spasmodic and relaxant properties that calm down contractions and relive the mentioned ailments.

5.Lowers fatigue

Star anise essential oil possesses mild purgative properties but is safe when used on lower amounts.It cures indigestion,flatulence,constipation and clears motions.

6.Digestive issues

Gas results in flatulence,indigestion,stomach aches,chest pain,muscular pains,hypertension,rheumatism,reduction of eyesight and hair loss.This oil helps to eliminate excess gas from the body.

7.Respiratory health

This essential oil has warming effect on the body that assist the circulatory and respiratory systems.It encounters rheumatism,arthritis,deposition of phlegm and colds.

8.Relaxation effects

Its acts as a sedative and treats the health problems such as nervous afflictions,anxiety,anger,depression and stress.When used in small amounts,it acts as a stimulant.

9.Loosen mucus

This oil loosens phlegm and mucus which are deposited in respiratory tracts and lungs.It provides relief from breathing problems,bronchitis,asthma,cough, congestion and respiratory problems.

10. Antibacterial agent

Last but not least,of the anise essential oil actions we’re highlighting today,antibacterial effects steal the show.Antibacterial essential oils are incredibly useful, from respiratory illnesses to skin treatments or countertop cleaning solutions.Anise is one of the essential oils with the distinct benefit of being active against bacteria in the mouth.In one study,a decoction of the whole seed was used to demonstrate antibacterial activity.This gives us reason to believe that the essential oil,diluted properly,can add to an antimicrobial oral rinse.With oils that have content like estragole that require a bit of extra attention to caution, synergy can allow you to use a little less of it while actually obtaining more benefits.Synergy is especially important for antimicrobial benefits in vitro,and anise demonstrates this perfectly.