Organic star anise essential oil

Quality Botanical family: Schicandraea Latin name: Illicium verum Other names: badian, false anise, Siberian anise, Chinese star anise Origin: Vietnam Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control Part used: Fruit Production process: Steam distillation Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped - Food Olfactory notes: aniseed, pepper Main constituents Methyl ether phenols: trans-anethole (92%) Monoterpenes: limonene (5%) Our opinion Badian is appreciated for its intense aroma evocative of aniseed teas. The upper octave of Fennel! Precautions for use Neurotoxic and abortifacient essential oil, also with hormone-like properties. Strictly contraindicated in pregnant and breast-feeding women, children under 12 years of age, elderly people, people with epilepsy or a history of convulsions, and allergic people. Contraindicated in cases of cancer or hormone-dependent diseases. Not recommended in the case of coagulation disorders or anticoagulant treatment, antidiabetic treatment, hepatic insufficiency, and in the polymedicated subject. Risk of allergy (limonene): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use). Use only on medical advice. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from heat and light. Prohibited for sale to the public in France, due to the regulation on essential oils used for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages (according to the Public Health Code).