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Anise Star essential oil has a powerful and licorice-like scent.  Anise oil blends nicely with spice oils including clove and cinnamon. It also pairs well with lavender and pine essential oils. 

When diluted in carrier oil and applied topically anise is well known to help settle bloating and aid digestion. Anise oil is commonly used to stimulate appetite, and may act as an expectorant to increase a productive cough.