Star Anise Essential Oil is a therapeutic-grade oil steam-distilled from the dried fruits of Illicium verum (star anise), presenting as almost colourless. Rich in trans-anethole (80–90%), Star Anise Oil delivers the same characteristic intensely sweet, warm, licorice-anise aroma as anise seed oil but from a distinctly different botanical source — a traditional spice of Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisines with deep cultural familiarity in Malaysia, China, and across ASEAN. Its antimicrobial, antiviral, and digestive properties are well-established in both traditional medicine and modern research.
Applications:
- Food & Flavouring (star anise flavoured foods, beverages, traditional Chinese five-spice flavouring)
- Aromatherapy (digestive support, warming, and stimulating diffuser blends)
- Oral Care (anise-flavoured toothpastes, mouthwashes, breath fresheners)
- Fine Fragrance (sweet anise note in oriental and gourmand fragrance compositions)
Key Features & Benefits:
- Almost colourless – authentic therapeutic-grade star anise oil
- No animal substance – suitable for vegan and Halal-compliant formulations
- High trans-anethole for antimicrobial and digestive support properties
- Deep Southeast Asian and Chinese culinary and cultural heritage
- Sweet licorice-anise character for food, fragrance, and oral care applications
