Anethi Essential Oil
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Description
Anethi Essential Oil, also known as East Indian Dill Seed Oil, has a fresh, sweet, herbaceous aroma with a dry seed warmth underneath. It is cleaner than many spice oils, but less airy than leafy herbs, with a caraway-like edge that gives it a savoury, practical character.
The first impression is bright and herbal, but it soon settles into dill seed, mild spice, and a slightly earthy dryness. This makes it useful in soaps, cleansing body products, herbal diffuser blends, spice accords, and natural perfumery where a formula needs freshness with more texture.
Anethi is distinctive, so it works best in small amounts. Used lightly, it gives blends a clean green-spiced lift. Used heavily, it can become too culinary, briny, or pickle-like, leaving a dry seedy note behind.
Essential oils can be applied topically once diluted with a carrier oil. They are widely used in cosmetic goods and handmade crafts.
Details
| Botanical Name | Anethum sowa |
| Origin | India |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Plant Part | Seeds |
| Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Note | Middle |
| Colour | Pale yellow that darkens with age. |
| Consistency | Light |
| Scent | Fresh, sweet, herbaceous, slightly earthy. |
| Blends With | Citrus, herby, minty and woodsy oils. |
| Group | Herby |
Cautions
Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem. Seek help if you have any doubts.
