Fennel Essential Oil
Foeniculum vulgare
Properties:
Fennel essential oil has a spicy, sweet and woody scent and its colour is clear to pale yellow having light consistency.
Origin:
It originated in France.
Extraction Method:
It is extracted using
steam distillation process.
Chemical composition:
Anethole, Myrcene, Cineole, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Thymol, Limonene, Phellandrene, Alpha Terpene, Pinene, Fenchone, Geraniol.
Therapeutic properties:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, stimulant, splenic, stomachic, and as a vermifuge.
Uses:
Fennel essential oil can be used in the treatment of:
- Bruises
- cellulites
- flatulence
- gums
- halitosis
- nausea
- obesity
- toxin build-upw
- ater retention
- It is also believed to be invigorating, restoring, stimulating, and warming
Precautions:
- It may cause skin irritation.
- Dilute it well before use.
- Avoid use in sun.
- Avoid using during pregnancy.
Blends well with:
Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.