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Botanica Gaia Organic Star Anise Essential Oil | Illicium Verum | For Aromatherapy, Incense and Skin Care
Botanica Gaia Organic Star Anise Essential Oil | Illicium Verum | For Aromatherapy, Incense and Skin Care
Chinese Illicium verum dried-fruit essential oil with a sweet, warm and licorice-spice profile.
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Star Anise Essential Oil
A pale-yellow steam-distilled essential oil from dried Illicium verum fruits, sourced from China. a sweet, warm, licorice-like, spicy and slightly woody profile and places it as a base note.
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Illicium verum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Plant part: Dried fruits
- Profile: Sweet, licorice-like, spicy and slightly woody
Specifications
- Botanical name: Illicium verum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Common name: Star Anise
- Plant part: Dried fruits
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Country of origin: China
- Perfumery note: Base
- Odour: Sweet, warm, licorice-like, spicy and slightly woody
- Appearance: Pale yellow
Aromatic Profile
Sweet, warm, licorice-like, spicy and slightly woody.
Blending Direction
- Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage
- Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine
- Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from dried fruits of Illicium Verum.
Technical Details
- INCI: Illicium Verum (Star Anise) Dried Fruit Oil
- Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Plant part: Dried Fruits
- Appearance: Pale yellow
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a base note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Blends with Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage
Aromatic Products
- Diffuser and room-aroma blends
- Atmospheric and incense-inspired compositions
Skincare & Body Care
- Properly diluted oils, balms and emulsions
- Fragrance accents in rinse-off and leave-on products
Safety
- Do not ingest or apply undiluted.
- Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
- Use additional caution for children, pregnancy, medical conditions or medication use and seek qualified advice.
- Store cool, dark and tightly closed away from children.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.