$16.00 CAD
Type: Essential Oil
Category: Herbaceous, Middle Note, Sympathetic
Fennel has been used throughout history as a flavouring agent in breads, pastries, candies, and alcoholic liquors. In ancient times it was also used to treat snake bites and was later revered for its ability to appease hunger cravings. It’s been used for many centuries for a variety of health, wellness, and beauty applications.
Name of Oil: Sweet Fennel
Latin Binomial: Foeniculum vulgare
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: India
Scent Profile: Sweet, reminiscent of licorice
Parts used in distillation: Seeds
Oil Characteristics: Clear to yellow tinged, thin, medium to strong aroma
Cultivation: Non SprayedUsed in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Digestive concerns, respiratory concerns, menstrual pain, endometriosis, fluid retention, cellulite, dull/oily skin and mature skin.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Protection against emotional threats.
Long been used to satisfy cravings during times of fasting. In theMiddle Ages it was used as protection against evil.
a-pinene, myrcene, fenchone, trans-anethole, methyl chavicol, limonene,1,8 cineole, anisic aldehyde
Safety:
May inhibit blood clotting
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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