# Star Anise Essential Oil, Organic, 10ml > Steam-DistilledSingle-Botanical100% PureAromatherapy Grade Sweet, warm, licorice-forward — the same compound (anethole) that gives liquorice candy and pastis their signature note. Distinctive enough - **URL:** https://sampsonecoshop.com/products/star-anise-essential-oil-10ml - **Type:** essential oils - **Brand:** Sampson Eco Shop - **Price:** 10.0 CAD - **Availability:** in stock - **Tags:** essentialoil, replenishable ## Description Steam-DistilledSingle-Botanical100% PureAromatherapy Grade Sweet, warm, licorice-forward — the same compound (anethole) that gives liquorice candy and pastis their signature note. Distinctive enough that one drop changes the whole character of a blend. Sampson’s Star Anise is a pure single-botanical essential oil from *Illicium verum*, steam-distilled from the dried fruit (the star-shaped seedpod). High in trans-anethole — the same compound responsible for the anise-and-licorice scent of pastis, ouzo, and Sichuan five-spice. Traditionally used as a holiday-season diffusion note alongside clove and orange, and in small amounts to add warmth to cold-weather blends. Strong topical — one drop carries; never apply undiluted. Who it’s for ❄️ Winter Diffusion Warming blends, cold-weather rooms, holiday-season mixes. ✨ Holiday Diffusion The licorice-and-spice note in December diffusion rotations. 🍴 Kitchen Diffusion Cooking-adjacent scents that pair with citrus and herbs. 🧴 Custom Blenders Pairs cleanly with the rest of the Sampson EO line. 🌱 **The Sampson Promise** “We only put ingredients in our products that we would use on our own family. Every ingredient has a purpose. If it doesn’t need to be there, it isn’t.” Volume 10 ml Purity 100% Pure Single-Botanical Extraction Steam-Distilled Origin Vietnam / China Certifications None claimed Cautions Heavy dilution required ## Benefits ⭐ Anethole-Rich Chemistry 85–90% trans-anethole — the same molecule that gives black licorice, pastis, and Sichuan five-spice their distinctive note. Instantly recognizable. 🎁 One Drop at a Time Concentration A drop transforms a blend. Use as a 5–10% accent inside a larger formula; rarely the dominant note unless you want the room to smell like a pastis bar. ⚠️ Strong on Skin Caution High-anethole oils can sensitize skin at standard dilutions. Cap topical use at 0.5–1%, patch-test first, avoid during pregnancy, keep away from children under 6. ## How to Use 01 Diffuse Add 3–5 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser per 100 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then pause — continuous diffusion isn’t more effective and can desensitize the nose. 02 Dilute Heavily for Skin Use This is a strong topical — dilute to no more than 0.5–1% for any skin application (3–6 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil). Patch-test before broader use. Avoid during pregnancy. Not for children under 6. 03 Store Cool & Dark Keep the bottle sealed in a drawer or cupboard away from heat. Most steam-distilled oils last 1–3 years unopened, around 2 years once opened. “This is one of the strongest oils in the catalog — never apply undiluted, never ingest, avoid during pregnancy, and keep away from children under 6.” ## Ingredients ⭐ Star Anise Essential Oil Illicium verum · Steam-distilled fruit · Vietnam / China Pure single-botanical essential oil. No carrier, no synthetic anethole boost — the licorice character is the natural distillate of the seedpod. Full INCI Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Oil. * Patch-test diluted before broader use. Aromatherapy-grade only — do not ingest. Backed by our 30-day guarantee.