Fennel essential oil (foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel is an herb with yellow flowers and outlets feathery leaves. It grows in most parts of the world however is considered native to the shores of the Mediterranean. It has both culinary and medicinal uses, as well as being one of the primary ingredients to absinthe. The essential oil is sweet, almost spicy, and is said to slightly resemble anise in aroma.
Therapeutic properties of Fennel Essential Oil include use as a aperitif, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, splenic, tonic and vermifuge.
Sweet fennel oil is powerful and shouldn't be used in large doses as it contains high amounts of trans-anethole. It should not be used in pregnancy and cases of epilepsy. Always check with a medical professional before using essential oils for therapy.
Essential Oils are useful in the practice of aromatherapy. Essential oil is not actually an "oil" in the traditional sense of the word. Essential Oils are all natural products derived from the plant (bark, flower, fruit, leaves, root). They can deliver positive benefits to the body. Benefits of essential oil include soothing, calming, stimulating, refreshing, centering, and warming to the system. They are sourced from all over the world and are in their purest state, they are extremely potent, and should never be used directly on the skin, as the essential oil may cause irritation.
Botanical Name: Foeniculum Vulgare
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