Fennel Sweet Essential Oil Overview
Ingredients: Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Common name: Fennel Sweet Essential Oil
Plant part: Seeds
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Common uses: Fennel Sweet Essential Oil has traditionally been used as a stomachic and carminative. In skin care, it is recommended for dull and oily skin.
Strength of aroma: Medium
Aromatics: A top note with a medium aroma, Fennel Sweet Essential Oil has a similar to that of black licorice.
Blends well with the following: Bergamot, Lavender, Frankincense and Rose.
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. Bitter Fennel was known as fenkle in the Middle Ages, from the Latin foenum meaning ‘hay’. The ancients believed it gave one longevity, courage and strength, as well as warded off evil spirits.
Cautions: This Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to their presence, 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.
All ShopToYou/The Natural Path Essential Oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.