SAFE
Anise oil
Pimpinella anisum essential oil (anethole)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
3
About
Essential oil from anise seeds containing primarily trans-anethole. Used as flavouring. Oestrogenic activity of anethole at high doses documented. Star anise (Illicium verum) is a distinct species with different safety profile.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Trans-anethole: weak oestrogenic activity at high doses — avoid in oestrogen-sensitive conditions. Star anise (I. verum): Japanese star anise (I. anisatum) is toxic — product authenticity important. Allergy to Apiaceae family. Anticoagulant interaction at high doses.
🏷️ Other Names
Pimpinella anisum essential oil (anethole)