Fennel Essential Oil

Fennel (Sweet) essential oil, with its anise-like aroma, offers a variety of therapeutic properties that revitalize both body and mind. The spicy warm scent of Aniseed embodies its restorative and stirring properties that encourage free flow where there is tightness or stagnation. This versatile oil is particularly effective for digestive health and skin care.

Botanical name	Foeniculum vulgare
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Family	Umbelliferae Family
Characteristics	Colourless to pale yellow liquid with an anise-like aroma.
Note	Top / Middle note
Used in blend(s)	Rose Aroha
Plant parts used	Flowers and Seeds
Method of extraction	Steam distillation
Folklore & History	The ancient Chinese used fennel as a remedy for snake bites, while Egyptians and Romans appreciated its stomachic and antitoxic properties. During the Middle Ages, fennel was used alongside St. John’s Wort for protection against evil forces, often hung inside houses and churches or above doorways.
Origin	Maldova
Properties	Fennel (Sweet) essential oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, and expectorant properties. It benefits the integumentary system by revitalizing dull, oily, and mature skin. In the urinary system, it helps with kidney stones, cystitis, and urinary tract infections. For the digestive system, it alleviates flatulence, colic, abdominal spasms, sluggish digestion, and food poisoning. In the respiratory system, it addresses asthma and cough. Additionally, it supports the reproductive system by alleviating menopause, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea symptoms. The oil also provides an uplifting effect on the mind and spirit.
Contraindications	Possible drug interactions. Avoid use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, and in children under 5 years of age. Always consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are pregnant.
Interesting read	Essential oil and chemical composition of wild and cultivated fennel