The sweet, spicy scent of sweet fennel seed is invigorating and motivating. It promotes clarity, courage and confidence.
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
Origin: Hungary
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Fennel is a colourless or pale yellow oil with a very sweet, but slightly spicy aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Sweet Fennel Essential Oil: a-pinene (1.8-3.3%), myrcene (0.5-0.8%), fenchone (19.0-21.6%), trans-anethole (64.0-69.2%), methyl chavicol (3.9-6.5%), limonene & 1,8-cineole (1.2-1.7%), anisic aldehyde (0.1-0.3%).
Indications: Traditionally used for the relief of indigestion. Used as a massage oil it helps maintain healthy digestive function and for the relief of pre-menstrual symptoms.
Emotions: The sweet spicy scent of fennel is enlivening and motivating. It promotes clarity, courage and confidence.
Directions: Adults: Add 3 drops to bath or 2 drops to every 10ml carrier oil, 1-3 times daily. Children: Half the adult dose.
Safety: Fennel oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising.
updated Tuesday 27 November 2018
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 13 November, 2006.