Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Aniseed Myrtle Oil)

Anise Myrtle essential oil is clearly superior to any of the other traditional, aniseed essential oils. Anise Myrtle is far fresher and a little stronger and purer in its Aniseed aroma than regular Aniseed essential oils.

Anise Myrtle is simply the best Aniseed type essential oil in the world. We have conducted focus groups on traditional exotic Aniseed and Anise and convincingly found the native Anise Myrtle to be the preferred oil!

Botanical name Syzygium anisatum (previously Backhousia anisata)

Ingredients 100% v/v pure Anise Myrtle essential oil (Aniseed Myrtle oil).

Aroma

Licorice, aniseed, fresher and more pleasant than traditional anise and aniseed. Pleasant for men, women and especially children, especially if they like licorice sweets!

Benefits

Good for relaxing, relaxing in the bedroom at night, air freshening, grounding, calming, masks other scents, bad flavours and bad smells.

Uses

In an oil burner, vaporiser, potpourri, massage oil, bath. Add a few drops to a food mix for a wonderful Anise flavour or mask a bad flavour. Use in washing products to eradicate or mask bad smells. Use in cleaning animals and animal kennels. Anise Myrtle oil attracts fish to fish lures.

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More Uses

Aromatherapy Oil	2 to 4 drops in an oil burner, a couple of drops in a vaporiser, 1 to 2 drops into a bath.
Massage	1 drop per 20ml of carrier oil (Anise Myrtle oil can cause skin sensitisation).
Mix into	Soaps, washing liquids at 0.5% to 1%

Key Chemical Constituents

trans-anethole, equal or greater than traditional Aniseed or Star Anise.

Precautions

Do not use during pregnancy. anethole can be a dermal irritant. Keep out of reach of children, store away from direct sunlight, store below 30 degrees.

Other Common Names

Aniseed Myrtle, Ringwood.

Previous Botanical Names

Backhousia anisata, Anethola anisata.

Natural Occurrence in Australia

A rainforest tree to 40 metres, very rare in the wild, limited to Bellinger and Nambucca Valleys of New South Wales.

Characteristics

Watery, strong, pleasant licorice or anise aroma.

Research

School of Biomedicial Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Australia studied the antibacterial activity of Syzygium anisata and demonstrated activity against some bacteria including Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus .

Extraction and Farming Method

Anise Myrtle essential oil is extracted via steam distillation of the stems and branches. Anise Myrtle is grown in plantations around northern New South Wales, these plantations were actually planted for the herb or bush tucker markets until the ‘rediscovery' of its unique essential oil.

The trees are harvested and are then steam distilled for around 1 hour. The harvesting is done by unique farm machinery designed by the farmers themselves, leaves are ‘pruned' like a hedge, a vacuum sucks the leaves into a bin and the leaves are placed into stainless steel boiler.

History

Traditional Usage

Little knowledge of traditional use is available, mainly because the tree is so rare and the traditional knowledge in this area has been largely lost.

Early European Usage

The trees were harvested during World War 2, when aniseed flavouring was in short supply, then ceased again after Wold War 2.

Present Day Usage

Bush Tucker pioneers Peter Hardwick and later Sibylla Hess-Buschmann, rediscovered the plant and began selecting superior genetic varieties, then established small plantations in northern New South Wales. Anise Myrtle essential oil was a later product after the herb was established.

Anise Myrtle herb or leaf has been demonstrated by the Australian Governments research department, RIRDC (Rural Industries and Research Development Corporation) that the leaf/herb has upto 5 times more antioxidants than Blueberries, it is several times higher in Lutein, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese and Vitamin E compared to Blueberries.

Anise Myrtle is a new oil to the aromatherapy industry and has the potential to supersede traditional Aniseed essential oils on the basis of a superior Anethole content and a superior, fresher Anise aroma.

Blend Anise Myrtle Essential Oil with

Essentially Australia oils: Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Tea Tree
Other Oils: Cardamon, Caraway, Cedarwood, Coriander, Fennel, Manadarin, Petegrain, Rosewood.

Typical Constitution of Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Aniseed Myrtle Essential Oil)

alpha-phellandrane	1.97%
1,8-cineole	0.40%
estragole (methyl chavicol)	5.77%
z-anethole (cis-)	0.48%
e-anethole (trans)	87.33%

Optical Rotation@ 20C: +3.5 – +12.0
Relative Density@ 20C: 0.895-0.915
Refractive index @ 20C: 1. 488-1.49

Precautions for use and proper use of essential oils

Read before use

Use essential oils with moderation and care. Essential oils are very powerful.
Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the eye contour or in the ears. In case of contact, apply a neutral vegetable oil and rinse with water. Consult a doctor quickly. Essential oils must be diluted for application to mucous membranes.
Always keep essential oils out of reach and out of sight of children. For their safety, never remove the dropper cap from the bottles of essential oils.
Some oils can be irritating or particularly sensitizing. The majority of essential oils are used diluted in a vegetable oil on the skin. We recommend that you always carry out a skin tolerance test in the crease of the elbow for at least 48 hours before any use on the skin, either pure or diluted. If you observe a reaction (redness, irritation, tingling, etc.), do not use the mixture.
The essential oils of Angelica, Bergamot, Celery, Lemon, Lime, Khella, Lovage, Tangerine, Orange, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Tagetes, Fragrant Verbena and the oily macerate of St John's Wort can be photosensitive. After using these oils, do not expose yourself to the sun or UV rays for 8 to 10 hours.
Some essential oils can be irritating, particularly sensitizing, or can be toxic in large doses or over the long term: Yarrow, Garlic, Ajowan, Bitter Almond, Dill, Green Anise, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Tropical Basil, Copahu Balm, Bay St Thomas, Yellow Birch, Cinnamon (bark and leaf), Chinese Cinnamon, Caraway, Cedarwood, Cumin, Turmeric, Cypress, Tarragon, Eucalyptus Blue Mallee, Eucalyptus Blue Gum, Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum, Sweet fennel, Wintergreen, Clove (nail and leaf), Italian Helichrysum, Scented inula, Khella, Lantana, Laurel, Lemongrass, Lentisque pistachio, Lemon slime, Lovage, Magnolia, Lemon balm, Spearmint, St. John's wort, Nutmeg, Oregano, Parsley, Pine, Rosemary, Damask Rose, Balsam Fir, Pectinated Fir, Mountain Savory, Snakeberry, Tagetes, Annual Tansy, Turpentine, Thyme, Scented Verbena, Ylang Ylang.
For more information on the specific precautions for each essential oil, consult the respective page available on our website.
In general, we do not recommend the use of essential oils for pregnant or breastfeeding women, epileptics, hypersensitive people or people with hormone-dependent cancer, and more generally those with health problems. Unless medical advice is given, do not use essential oils for babies and children under 3 years of age. For children over the age of 3, use them only under medical supervision.
Injections of essential oils are strictly forbidden.
In case of respiratory allergies or asthma, avoid inhaling directly from essential oil diffusers.
Do not combine essential oils and medicinal treatments without medical advice.
Consult a doctor for any therapeutic indication or oral treatment. Essential oils must be diluted on a carrier such as edible oil, honey, sugar or neutral tablet for oral use.
In case of accidental ingestion, rinse the mouth with edible vegetable oil. Immediately contact an anti-poison centre and consult a doctor. Do not induce vomiting. If possible, swallow 1 or 2 spoonfuls of edible vegetable oil to dilute the essential oil.
If you have any doubts or queries, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for advice.

The information on essential oils available on our website, in our catalogue and on our brochures is at your disposal for information purposes only. They represent a synthesis of our readings of various works concerning aromatherapy and are not to be considered medical advice.

What is your shipping policy?

We lovingly prepare all orders within 1–2 business days.

Australian deliveries usually arrive within 3–7 business days, and international parcels within 7–21 days, depending on location.

All Australian parcels include automatic insurance up to $100 through Australia Post. If your order is of higher value, you can easily add extra cover at checkout for peace of mind.

Please double-check your address before confirming your order.

We can't take responsibility for parcels delayed, returned, or held by customs. Import duties or fees are the customer's responsibility.

For more details, please see our full Shipping Policy.

How long will delivery take?

Products are usually dispatched 1 business day after your order is confirmed.
Express orders placed before 2pm AEST will be dispatched the same day.

Delivery to NSW usually takes 1 or 2 days and up to 7 days for WA.
Delivery to Regional Australia can take up to 11 days.

International order may take up to 2—3 weeks.

We recommend selecting Australia Post Express if you need your order by a specific date.

Can I track my parcel?

Short answer: Yes

With Australia Post

– a tracking number will be sent in your shipping confirmation email.

Go to the Australia Post website to track your shipment https://auspost.com.au/mypost/track/

With Sendle

– a tracking number will be sent in a separate email. It is available on request.

Go to the Sendle website to track your shipment https://try.sendle.com/tracking

Can I order Express Post?

Short answer: Yes

Simply select Express Post at checkout.

You can also order Express Post by phone, please give us a call on +61 2 9550 1345 during business hours.

Express Post orders must be placed before 2pm AEST to ship on the same business day.

Please be aware that if your order contains a mix of products in Stock and on Backorder, by default your order will ship all at once when all products are available.

If you would like the products in Stock to ship straight away, please place two separate orders.

Can you deliver to PO BOX address or Parcel Locker?

Short answer: Yes

Select either Regular Post or Express Post at check out if you want your order to be delivered to a PO Box or Parcel Locker.

Unfortunately Sendle cannot deliver to PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. Sendle cannot deliver to Australia Post owned properties. This includes post offices, PO boxes, locked bags, parcel lockers or parcel collect locations. This is because Australia Post restricts delivery to these locations.

Can I order internationally?

Short answer: Yes

Please Select either Standard Post, Express Post or Sendle at checkout.

The Herb Temple takes no responsibility in possible charges and taxes that may arise on international orders.

What happens if no one is home?

Australia Post

If a receiver is not home, Australia Post may decide to leave the parcel in a safe place, unless a signature is required.

Australia Post may opt to bring the parcel to the nearest collection point (Post Offices).

It's important to us that every parcel completes its journey safe and sound, but we cannot be held responsible for a parcel returned to us, or lost when marked as delivered in a safe place by Australia Post.

Sendle

If a receiver is not home to sign for a parcel, Sendle will attempt to redeliver the item for free. If the parcel cannot be delivered again, it may be left at one of 1'400 local collection points. Collection points may include newsagents or service stations. It's important to us that every parcel completes its Sendle journey safe and sound, but we appreciate that some locations may not have nearby collection points to make this possible. If this is the case, Sendle may opt to have these parcels returned to the sender. We cannot be held responsible for a parcel returned to us.

Can I return my order?

Please choose carefully as we can not accept returns, nor refund or exchange for change of mind.

Return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility unless we have made a mistake with your order.

If you received the wrong products we will make it up to you as soon as we can. Please take pictures of your parcel as soon as you receive it. 48 hours after delivery we will consider that your order has arrived safely and cannot be held responsible for missing products.

Thank you for your understanding.

Receiving a damaged product

If any item received is damaged, please contact us via email within 48 hours of delivery. Beyond this, we or the freight contractors cannot be held liable for damages.

In an unlikely event that your items arrive damaged, please email us with your full name, description of item that was damaged and images of the damaged goods as received in its box within 48 hours of delivery. We will lodge an insurance claim on your behalf and will send a replacement out or give you a refund as soon as possible.

We do not acknowledge any messages or images sent to any of our social media messaging apps as all correspondence and images have to be sent to our email address. Without pictures, we cannot lodge an insurance claim on your behalf and therefore cannot offer you a replacement nor be held liable for damages.

Thank you for your understanding.

My order did not arrive, what can I do?

Report the missing parcel to either Australia Post or Sendle depending on the courier that was used for your parcel.

The tracking information is on your order confirmation email and you should have received tracking updates by emails directly from the courier. You will need to quote your tracking number in order to report a missing parcel.

If the carrier is unable to locate your items, please contact us and we will help lodge an enquiry for you.

Read the information in these links before submitting an enquiry.

Australia Post

https://auspost.com.au/help-and-support/

Sendle

https://support.sendle.com/hc/en-us/articles/205952747-Parcel-not-delivered

Sendle will launch an investigation that should last about a week. During this time, unfortunately, we can not intervene. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, we may decide to send a replacement if the parcel is considered lost. Most parcels are recovered and delivered during this time though.

Please be aware that if you gave authority to leave your parcel unattended, you waved any rights to a replacement or refund. Neither us nor the courier can be held liable for the loss of the parcel.

What is a Preorder or Backorder?

When you order a product on backorder, this means that we currently do not have the product in stock. We will endeavour to get it from our supplier as fast as possible. This will usually take a week, but can take up to 3–4 weeks.

If your order contains a mix of products in Stock and on Backorder, by default your order will ship all at once when all products are available.

If you would like the products in Stock to ship straight away, please place two separate orders.

Bear in mind that herbs are seasonal, we cannot force nature. Therefore there may be a possibility that your product will not be available for some time. If this is the case, we will get in touch and find the best possible outcome.

Please understand that no refund will be issued within the first 60 days of a preorder being placed. Refunds for backorders will only be issued if we are unable to supply the goods within 45 days.

Thank you for your understanding.

Backorder is what is sometimes called display to order (ODO).

Can I order Bulk?

Most of our herbs and powders can be available in Bulk, usually in 250g, 500g or 1kg bags.

If you would like to order some herbs in Bulk, please contact us and we will get back to you with pricing and availability within a day or two.

Herbs are seasonal, so sometimes our suppliers can be out of stock for a while. That's why we'd rather take your bulk order manually, so that we can make sure that we can fulfil it.

It usually takes between 2 to 4 weeks for a bulk order to be shipped out.

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