Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce
Country of Origin: Egypt
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction Method: Certified Organic Steam Distilled
Distillation Date: Jun 2016
Minimum Shelf Life: 5 years
Plant Part: Seeds
Perfume Note: Top/Middle
Aroma: Sweet, herbal, fresh, spicy, nuance of licorice
Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cypress, Fir, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Marjoram, Orange Sweet, Scotch Pine, Ravensara, Rose (Bulgarian), Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang Complete and Extra
Fennel Sweet essential oil distilled from fresh ground seeds, aromatically similar to Aniseed with a more herbal, mellow, smooth, sweeter licorice scent. There are many uses for Fennel oil with the most common being in massage to address cellulitis, fade bruising, and menopausal problems. Some aromatherapists believe it to be useful in a detoxification bath for substance abuse due to its diuretic properties. Because Fennel is highly soporific consider diffusing in instances of stress, nervous tension and insomnia. Just a drop or two combined with
Lavender and
Geranium can be a relaxing blend in an oil diffuser or diffuse to wind down from a stressful day.
Aromatherapy use: bruises, dull, oily, and mature complexions, pyorrhea, cellulite, obesity, edema, insomnia, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, anorexia, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccup, nausea, amenorrhoea, insufficient lactation, menopausal problems
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Non-irritant, relatively non-toxic, use in moderation. Not to be used by individuals with epilepsy, during pregnancy, endometriosis, or estrogen-dependent cancer.
