Essential Oil 50ml - Fennel

Latin Name: Foeniculum Vulgare

Part of Plant Used: Crushed Seeds

Origin: Ukraine 

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Fennel Essential Oil is extracted from the plant Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce which is sweet fennel, also known as Roman fennel. It is extracted from the crushed seeds by steam distillation. The oil, just like the seeds, is good for digestion, as well as a host of other ailments. It is used in aromatherapy to treat oily skin, wrinkles, and obesity. It is said to boost courage, resolve, and strength.

This oil is a popular remedy for digestive problems such as flatulence, constipation, colic, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and dyspepsia. It also aids with weight loss, as it is said to promote a feeling of fullness. Its diuretic effect is believed to help disperse cellulite. Fennel oil is presumed to tone the spleen and liver. It has a cleansing and toning effect on the skin and helps with bruising. Please note that this oil should not be used in large doses, and it should be avoided completely in pregnancy, lactation, and by individuals suffering from breast cancer and epilepsy.

The word fennel is derived from the Latin 'foenum', meaning 'hay'. In medieval times, it was known as 'Fenkle'. It was a popular herb used by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, and Romans, who believed that fennel helped prolong life and improved a person's courage and strength. It was also believed to ward off evil spirits. Fennel is said to have been used to strengthen eyesight, heal snake bites, and relieve colic. In India, plain, roasted or mint-coated fennel seeds, called 'saunf', are often served after meals to aid digestion.