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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Aniseed

Aniseed


Ingredient In
Eternity , Kadence, Turmoil , Vitality
Therapeutic Properties
antispasmodic, estrogenic, bronchial dilator, diuretic, expectorant, invigorating, carminitive,
galactagogue, stomachic, heart tonic, and stimulant

Affinity For

digestion

digestion triple warmer/pericardium meridian

circulation



Lungs



cardiovascular system



hormones



Resonance

Plant Family

Part Utilized

physical, mental, emotional

Umbelliferae

seed (fruit)




Application
Aniseseed can be diffused, diluted and applied anywhere on the body or used as a massage oil.
romatic Considerations
Aniseseed has a very sweet, licorice-like aroma. Nice diffused, if you like the smell of black licorice.

Emotional/Spiritual Aspects
The triple warmer meridian is responsible for the protection of the body. The triple warmer also communicates information about our physical bodies to our mind and emotions. Aniseseed brings light, life, and perspective to this meridian. The result is love and acceptance of our naturally imperfect physical bodies. This more balanced perspective has a dramatic impact on eating disorders, weight loss, and sexual dysfunction.
Physical Aspects
Like fennel, aniseseed has estrogenic properties, but its effects are somewhat stronger. Aniseseed is antispasmodic, making it effective for menstrual pain and stomach cramps. Because it is both a bronchial dilator and expectorant, aniseseed is used for asthma and respiratory conditions that include phlegm and mucous. Herbal forms of aniseseed have been used traditionally in many countries to speed labor along and encourage milk production.
General Information
Aniseseed contains a natural substance that forms crystals if the oil is chilled. If this occurs, just warm the bottle slightly.
Cautions
Because aniseseed is estrogenic, it should be avoided during pregnancy. Aniseseed is also phototoxic; avoid direct sunlight on skin to which this oil has been recently applied.

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