Fennel essential oil is extracted from Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce, which is sweet
fennel of the Umbellifere (Apiaceae) family, and is also known as fenkel and Roman fennel.
This essential oil is used in aromatherapy to boost courage, resolve and strength in the face of adversity, while helping a huge array of digestive problems, fighting obesity, clearing an oily skin and fighting wrinkles.
PROPERTIES
Fennel essential oil has a spicy, sweet and woody scent and its colour is clear to pale yellow having light consistency.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The therapeutic properties of fennel essential oil include;
Anti-spasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative,
stimulant, splenic, stomachic and as a vermifuge.CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Anethole, Alpha Terpene, Chineole, Eugenol, Fenchone, Geraniol, Mythyl Chavicol, Limonene, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Thymol.
USES
Fennel essential oil can be used in the treatment of;
- Bruises
- Cellulites
- Flatulence
- Gums
- Halitosis
- Nausea
- Obesity
- Toxin build-up
- Water retention
- it is also believed to be invigorating, restoring, simulating and
warming.
PRECAUTIONS
- It may cause skin irritation
- Avoid use in sun
- Avoid using during pregnancy
- Dilute it well before use
ESSENTIAL OILS TO BLEND WITH
Pine, thyme, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon.
Fennel essential oil's greatest benefits lie in its easing of the digestive system, helping with obesity and toning the skin.
- Burners & vapourisers: In vapour therapy, fennel essential oil is use as an appetite stimulant in cases of anorexia, and to boost courage and strenght in the face of adversity.
- Blended massage oil or in the bath: Fennel essential oil can be used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath for helping to fix a bloated stomach, excess wind, colic, constipation and other digestive problems. It also acts as a diuretic, to remove excess water and to start breaking down cellulite.
- Creams & lotions: Used in a base cream or lotion, fennel essential oil can be helpful for general skin care and especially for dispersing bruises, livening a dull complexion, clearing an oily skin and fighting wrinkles in mature skins. It is also useful for removing cellulite, to fight rheumatism and helps with oedema.
