Fennel
Botanical Name:Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Plant Part: Seeds
Origin: Hungary
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, clear to pale yellow liquid. Available in a 5 ml bottle.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note with a medium aroma, Fennel Sweet Essential Oil has a similar to that of black licorice.
Also known as Common Fennel, Fennel is an erect growing perennial herb native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean area. Reaching a height of 1.5 meters (approximately 4.5 feet), the plant has yellow flowers.
Benefits:
Fennel is known to assist with stomach related discomfort (diluted and applied topically) such as IBS, bloating, gas, and constipation; One study also showed that inhaling Fennel before meals and at times of cravings helped with weight loss!
Fennel has anti-bacterial benefits. It is further known to soothe sore muscles (diluted of course).
Cautions: This Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. please consult a physician prior to using this oil. Dilute well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Uses:
Topical diluted at a max. of 5%
diffused
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*Not intended to diagnose or cure any medical condition
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