Herbal, Fresh, Sharp with Aniseed like properties. Relieve the body from nervous exhaustion
The Origins Of Fennel Essential Oil
Mainly found in Mediterranean regions and reaching around five feet the Fennel Plant is very attractive to bees with its attractive yellow feathery flowers.
Extraction
Steam distilled from the twigs and leaves
INCI
Foeniculum vulgare
Aromatherapy Uses
Fennel Essential Oil is used in aromatherapy for stomach ache, menstrual cramps, fluid retention, PMT and tiredness. Fennel is used to rekindle the body after too much physical activity.
Skin Uses
Fennel is full of anti-inflammatory compounds which topically do work wonders with your skin. The anti-inflammatory compounds can help with puffy complexion, under-eye bags and rosacea. Fennel helps soothe the skin and bring confidence through a happy complexion.
Hair Uses
Fennel, rich in antioxidants and antimicrobial agents, helps healthy hair and can reduce dandruff, hair breakage and hair loss by stimulating the hair follicles.
Therapeutic Properties
Fennel can be indicated for those that over-think and analyse. Fennel is antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, splenic, stomachic, cleansing, toning, purifying and stimulating.
Fennel Blends well with
Blends well with Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Rose, Rosemary and Sandalwood.
Precautions
As with all essential oils we recommend you avoid this essential oil during pregnancy. This is a very powerful essential oil, so use with care as it is easy to overdose and toxic the body. It sensitive skin, may cause skin irritation. People suffering from epilepsy should stay clear.
Understanding Oil Extraction Methods
What is Steam Distillation?
Steam Distillation is the most popular method of distillation of Essential oil. High pressure hot steam is passed through the plant material. The volatile compounds of the plant material are transferred to the steam and pass through a coil where they are cooled.
On cooling, the oil being lighter than water will separate from the water where it is possible to syphon off.
The remaining water becomes the floral water / hydrolat of the plant material.
What is Expression?
This is just like the process of peeling a citrus fruit. Effectively it is the cold processing of the fruit to extract the essential oil.
Primarily this technique is used on Citrus Essential Oils where the heat of steam would destroy the scent and properties.
Mechanical pressure is applied to the fruit and the resulting oil is the essential oi.
What is an Absolute?
Absolutes require solvent extraction in order to extract them.
Some plants are very difficult to extract the essential oil, either to produce a quality product or to obtain a yield which is economical. Examples of oils which are normally obtained by Solvent extraction are Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose.
Normally Organic ethanol is used to steep the flowers and then evaporated to leave just the concentrated absolute of the plant.
Important Information
Naturallythinking Essential oils are for external use only. We do not sell aromatherapy oils / products for internal use. The information contained on these pages is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Aromatherapy should not be used by those who are pregnant or under the supervision of a medical practitioner / doctor without consultation with the medical practitioner / doctor. If you have a medical condition or any worries, always consult with a doctor / medical practitioner first.