Fennel Seed Essential Oil: Embrace Clarity and Digestive Comfort
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Plant Part: Crushed Seeds Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Aroma Profile: Sweet, distinct liquorice-like, with subtle earthy or peppery-spicy undertones.
Unlock the age-old wisdom of Fennel Seed Essential Oil, cherished for centuries across diverse cultures for its remarkable therapeutic properties and unique aroma. Steam distilled from the crushed seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant, this pure essential oil offers a warming and invigorating experience for both mind and body.
Key Benefits & Uses:
- Digestive Harmony: Renowned for its ability to support healthy digestion, Fennel Seed Essential Oil can help ease discomfort from bloating, gas, and indigestion. Dilute and massage topically onto the abdomen for soothing relief, or add a drop to water or tea to support a happy gut.
- Aromatherapy for Clarity: Its sweet, anise-like scent is invigorating and motivating, promoting mental clarity, courage, and confidence. Diffuse 3-4 drops in your home or office to create an environment conducive to focus and productivity, or simply inhale directly from the bottle for an uplifting boost.
- Feminine Wellness Support: Historically used to encourage regular cycles and ease associated discomfort, Fennel Seed Essential Oil may provide comforting support during menstruation and menopause.
- Skin & Hair Vitality: Rich in antioxidants, this oil can contribute to a healthy complexion. When diluted with a carrier oil, it can help tone the skin, minimise pores, and address concerns like dullness or unevenness. For hair, it may help revitalise follicles and contribute to a lustrous look.
- Culinary Delight: With its distinct flavour, Fennel Seed Essential Oil can be used sparingly to add a unique sweet or savoury note to culinary creations. Start with a tiny amount, such as a toothpick swirl, due to its potency.
Aromatic Blends: Fennel Seed Essential Oil pairs beautifully with other spice and herb oils like Basil, Cinnamon, Clove, Thyme, and Rosemary. For a brighter, sweeter blend, combine with citrus oils such as Lime or Wild Orange, or with Ginger. It also harmonises well with Lavender and various Cedarwood oils.
History & Tradition: From ancient Roman warriors consuming fennel for strength, to its use in traditional Chinese, Egyptian, and Ayurvedic practices for digestive benefits and overall well-being, Fennel has a rich history of diverse applications.
Directions for Use:
- Aromatic: Diffuse 3-5 drops in an essential oil diffuser. Inhale directly from the bottle or place a drop on a tissue.
- Topical: Dilute 1-2 drops with 10 drops of a carrier oil (such as jojoba, almond, or fractionated coconut oil) and apply to desired area. Perform a patch test before widespread use.
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. May increase sun sensitivity when applied topically; wear sunblock. Contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, and estrogen-dependent cancers.
Experience the empowering and comforting essence of Fennel Seed Essential Oil – a timeless treasure for holistic well-being.
Bottled in Australia
Naturally Pure Aromas Division of Saltylicious
