Anise Star

Latin Name: Illicium verum
Alternative Name: chinese anise
Forms Available: essential oil
Anise Star - llicium verum - steam distilled star, China. The essential oil resides in the pericarp, not in the seed. Spicy, warm, licorice-like aroma like anise seed, but slightly stronger. Fishermen use it to mask human scent while fishing. Well known for its effect [...]