Solubility & Blending Suggestions

  • Product may solidify at low temperatures. May require gentle warming to homogenize and liquefy before blending. Please see our FAQ section for details.
  • Soluble in fixed (carrier) oils and alcohol.
  • Dilute well (a little goes a long way) and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • In combination with Sweet Orange essential oil, trace amounts of Star Anise produce excellent masking effects for unwanted odors.*

    • *Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 596.

    Suggested Resources

    • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 359.
    • Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 160, 291.
    • Aromatherapeutic Blending - Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 92, 271.
    • Fragrance and Wellbeing, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, pp. 214-5.
    • The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Valerie Ann Worwood, 2016, pp. 58, 275.
    • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, p. 596.

    Star Anise EO

    Illicium verum Hook.f.

    (4)

    SKU 939-G sizes:

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $1.40$3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $6.30$9.00
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $7.70$11.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $11.72$16.75
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $19.25$27.50
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $32.37$46.25
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $58.80$84.00
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $120.40$172.00

    Contact us for bulk inquiries.

    Botanical NameIllicium verum Hook.f.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Soapmaking, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameIllicium Verum (Star Anise) Oil
    CAS Number8007-70-3
    OriginVarious
    Extraction MethodSteam Distilled
    CultivationConventional
    Plant Partfruit.
    Notetop, middle.
    Aroma Familyanisic, spicy.
    Aroma ProfileIntensely spicy-sweet, pungent, warm, licorice-like aroma, with a deep balsamic-woody undertone.
    AppearanceVery pale green to colorless, transparent, mobile liquid. Product may solidify at low temperatures. May require gentle warming to homogenize and liquefy before blending.
    Shipping Restriction9 – Misc. Hazard

    Safety Considerations

    • Contains methyl chavicol (estragole) and safrole. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. Avoid in cases of blood clotting or other bleeding disorders.* Avoid in pregnancy, breast feeding, and children less than five years old. Also avoid if oil is old or oxidized; a maximum dermal use level of 1.75% is recommended.**
    • Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
    • Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
    • *Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 197.
    • **Ibid.

    Star Anise EO

    Illicium verum Hook.f.

    (4)

    Our Star Anise essential oil has an intensely spicy-sweet, pungent, warm, licorice-like aroma, with a deep balsamic-woody undertone.

    Size

    Selected size SKU:939-016 - Star Anise 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $1.40$3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $6.30$9.00
    with orifice reducer
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $7.70$11.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $11.72$16.75
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $19.25$27.50
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $32.37$46.25
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $58.80$84.00
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $120.40$172.00
    Out of stock
    $1.40$3.00
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    Product Overview

    Our Star Anise essential oil has an intensely spicy-sweet, pungent, warm, licorice-like aroma, with a deep balsamic-woody undertone.

    Illicium verum - native to southeast China, Vietnam, India and Japan - is an evergreen tree that bears star-shaped fruits.[1] Aniseed or Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum) is native to Greece and Egypt[2] and despite a similar spelling, is a completely different oil with different aromatherapy applications. This is one of the reasons why it is always a good idea to verify identity using the botanical name.

    Trans-anethole is the predominant chemical constituent in Star Anise (approximately 70-95%[3]) and accounts for its licorice-like scent. This constituent is also present in high percentages in Sweet Fennel, another anisic essential oil that shares many of the same aromatherapy benefits as Star Anise, but has safety considerations due to the presence of fenchone, a monoterpene ketone.[4] The aroma of Star Anise refreshes the senses in diffuser blends and is suitable for chest rubs, belly rubs and muscle and joint massage blends.

    1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 38.

    2 Ibid, p. 39.

    3 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2014, p. 197.

    4 Ibid.

    Product Overview

    Our Star Anise essential oil has an intensely spicy-sweet, pungent, warm, licorice-like aroma, with a deep balsamic-woody undertone.

    Illicium verum - native to southeast China, Vietnam, India and Japan - is an evergreen tree that bears star-shaped fruits.[1] Aniseed or Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum) is native to Greece and Egypt[2] and despite a similar spelling, is a completely different oil with different aromatherapy applications. This is one of the reasons why it is always a good idea to verify identity using the botanical name.

    Trans-anethole is the predominant chemical constituent in Star Anise (approximately 70-95%[3]) and accounts for its licorice-like scent. This constituent is also present in high percentages in Sweet Fennel, another anisic essential oil that shares many of the same aromatherapy benefits as Star Anise, but has safety considerations due to the presence of fenchone, a monoterpene ketone.[4] The aroma of Star Anise refreshes the senses in diffuser blends and is suitable for chest rubs, belly rubs and muscle and joint massage blends.

    1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 38.

    2 Ibid, p. 39.

    3 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2014, p. 197.

    4 Ibid.

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