Fennel Sweet - EO 10ML
Fennel sweet essential oil is warming, circulatory and has a sweet, aniseed aroma.
Size:
10ML
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How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Synonyms | F. officinale, Anethum foeniculum |
| Plant family | Apiaceae |
| Extraction | Distillation of the seeds |
| Origin | Mediterranean (Spain) |
| Plant characteristics | A pretty herb that grows up to 2 metres high with feathery leaves and golden flowers, the essential oil is distilled from the light brown seeds. |
| Oil characteristics | A pale yellow liquid with a sweet aniseed aroma – hints of pepper and spice. |
| Traditional use | Ancient Greeks used it to help them lose weight. It was found to be especially beneficial for the gall-bladder. |
| Blends well with | Lemon, black pepper, ginger and geranium essential oils. |
| Cautions and comments | Fennel should be well diluted for use on children and avoided in pregnancy, epilepsy and during alcoholism. It must always be used within the recommended doses. There is also a bitter fennel oil that should never be used in aromatherapy. |
| Main chemical constituents | Ketones (trace – 22%). |