Fennel essential oil is
extracted from Foeniculum
vulgare var. dulce, a Sweet
Fennel (also known as F.
officinale, F. capillaceum and
Anethum foeniculum) of the
Umbelliferae (Apiaceae)
family and is also known
Roman fennel.
The name is from the
Latin word 'foenum' which
means 'hay'. It grows up to
2 metre (6 feet) in height
and is a biennial or perennial
herb, with green feathery
leaves and golden yellow
flowers.
In Medieval times it was
known as 'Fenkle' and was a
very popular herb with the
ancient Chinese, Egyptians
and Romans, who believed it
conveyed longevity, courage
and strength, as well as
warding of spirits.
Fennel oil has a herby,
slightly spicy smell, much like
aniseed and it is clear in
viscosity.
This essential oil is used
in aromatherapy to boost
your 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.
It is a detoxifying oil
which is said to improve
circulation and help combat
cellulite and weight gain. Ideal
in skin preparations for
mature and / or oily, dull skin.
Blends well with Geranuim,
Lavender
and Rose.
Latin Name:
Foeniculum vulgare var.
dulce species. Also
known as Roman, Garden or
French Fennel.
Aromatherapy's Sweet Fennel
is distilled from the crushed
seeds of the herb whereas
Bitter fennel is distilled from
the whole herb. Sweet Fennel
is preferred in aromatherapy
because it is non-sensitising.
A clear essential oil with
a deep, sweet, aniseed-like
aroma.
A classic digestive remedy
that warms and
harmonises.
Fennel Sweet
Essential Oil Certificate of
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