Fennel, Pure Essential Oil In a 10ml Amber Glass Dropper Bottle
| Species: | Origin: | Extraction Process | Perfume Note | | Foeniculum vulgare | EU | Steam distillation | TOP / MIDDLE |
| Extraction Description | Scent Description | | By steam distillation of the ripe fruits of the plant. | Sweet anise-like earthy, peppery, spicy odour. Hint of a fruity fresh top note |
 | | General Description | Fennel Essential Oil.
Digestive ease when used with carriers as a massage, easing wind.
Useful for oily mature skin and cellulite. Use sparingly & always diluted. |
| | Historical Background | | Traditionally used as an antiseptic, aphrodisiac, soothing agent, muscle relaxant. |
| | Properties | | Toning, cleansing, reduces cellulite, refreshing mouthwash. |
| | Base Products | Anethol, anisic acid, anisic aldehyde, pinene, camphene, estragol, fenone, phellandrene. |
| | Safety | | DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW. |
| | Bar Code | HTS Code | | 675235-000-172 | HTS:3301.90.90.00 |
What other people think
'For use in Colic - to soothe discomfort use Mandarin and Fennel. Mix 1 drop each in an amber bottle and add 1 drop to 10mls of carrier oil. Massage over the abdomen and chest in a clockwise direction'. - an excerpt from Baby Book by Marion Del Gaudio Mak.
'Fennel imitates the action of oestrogen. Culpeper says that is 'the herb of Mercury under Virgo', and says, 'it is good to provoke the wind. The leaves or seeds are boiled in barley water and drank, and are good for nursing mothers to increase their milk, and make it more wholesome for the child'. - an excerpt from Pregnancy Book by Jennie Supper.
'Cultvated by the Romans, the herb is traditionally used in cooking to combat obesity. It was said to convey strength, courage and longevity'. - an excerpt from Aromatherapy A Guide For Home Use. by Christine Westwood.
'Fennel Sweet is a decongestant, antiinflammatory and diuretic. It is recommended for cellulite, dissolves boils and treats swellings, fluid retention, oedema and wrinkle. Avoid in cases of pregnancy and epilepsy'. - an excerpt from The Essential Blending Guide by Rosemary Caddy.
'It is a good diuretic, which may help some obese people if water retention is part of their problem; but nobody should use diuretics without supervision, or for any length of time, as there is a risk of kidney damage if they are abused.' - an excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.
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