– NOT FOR PREGNANCY | BREASTFEEDING | ENDOMETRIOSIS | ESTROGEN-MEDIATED CANCERS | EPILEPTICS | CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD –

BEST FOR DRY & MATURE SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

analgesic

antioxidant

antimicrobial

astringent

anti-infectious

anti-inflammatory

antiseptic

detoxifyer

restorative

USER BENEFITS

protecting

cleansing

toning

anti-aging

rejuvenative

Adds brightness and life to dull skin

Aids in the healing of bruises

neutralizes microbes

• reduces redness

• diminishes swelling

• detoxifies

• purifies

refines the complexion

heals bruises

dull, oily and mature skin

infection: bacterial

inflammation

rejuvenation

oily hair

hair cleansing

dry skin

oily skin

mature skin

bruises

dull skin

Note that there is a Bitter fennel oil which causes sensitization and should not be used on the skin at all.

fragrance

active

FENNEL SEED ESSENTIAL OIL

Described as a sweet, floral top-middle note with an herbaceous spicy undertone, essential oil of fennel is energizing, stimulating, warming, and eases fear. It is used widely in perfumes and to scent haircare products. Essential oil of fennel is also often used in toothpastes and mouthwashes.

The seeds of fennel are used for their anti-inflammatory, deep-cleansing, detoxifying, revitalizing, antimicrobial and circulatory stimulant properties. The active constituents of fennel seed include: terpenes, fatty acids, protein, flavonoids, phenolcarboxylic acids and coumarins. Best for normal to dry and mature skin, fennel seed is used in facial steams, cleansers, soaps, anti-wrinkle creams and lotions. It also helps to calm unevenly colored or blotchy skin. A cool fennel seed tea compress is used to reduce puffiness on closed swollen eyes and as a tonic for chapped skin. Fennel is used in salves to heal bruises.

ABOUT THE PLANT

Sweet Fennel essential oil is a wonderful aromatic from the crushed seeds of this common spice. Sweet fennel is a biennial or perennial herb growing up to 6 feet high with feathery leaves and brilliant crowns of gold flowers. Of unknown origin, it was planted on the island of Malta by monks or crusaders a few thousand years ago. Currently, Sweet Fennel is principally grown in France, Italy and Greece.

A tall, feathery Medidterranean her, fennel loves to grow by the sea. It is called “licorice plant” because of its taste and smell.

Biennial or perennial herb up to 2m (6ft) high, with feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers. There are two main varieties of fennel: bitter or common fennel, slightly taller with less divided leaves occurring in a cultivated or wild form; and sweet fennel (also known as Roman, garden or French fennel), which is always cultivated.

Bitter fennel oil should not be used on the skin at all, although it is considered superior medicinally. Neither oil should be used by epileptics or during pregnancy.

Sweet Fennel, also known as Roman Fennel

This plant exists only custivated and is grown in France, Italy and Greece. Probably originally from the island of Malta where it might have been introduced by monks or crusaders nearly a thousand years ago

ABOUT THE OIL

This essential oil is predominantly clear with a slight blue tint. It is steam-distilled from the seeds of organically-grown Egyptian Sweet Fennel.

Distilled from the seed. Not to be confused with bitter fennel oil which is distilled from the whole herb.

steam distilled from the crushed fruits of cultivated Foeniculum vulgare, varietas dulce

a colorless or pale yellow liquid

OF INTEREST

It is an herb with a long history in traditional medicine, thought to bring longevity, courage and strength. Fennel's 'magical' use includes the warding off of evil spirits and the countering of poisons.

A fennel water for digestion is still made in Europe

Constituents

The essential oil contains anethole (50 to 80%), limonene (5%), fenchone (5%), estragole (methyl-chavicol), safrole, a-pinene (0.5%), camphene, b-pinene, b-myrcene and p-cymene. The seed also contains fiber and complex carbohydrates.

Traditional Use

Fennel is well known throughout the food industry which utilizes all parts of the plant.

Properties

Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge

Blends Well With

Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cypress, dill, fir, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, orange, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylang

Of Interest

The ancient Greeks thought fennel conveyed long life, courage, and strength. Their name for fennel was marathrion from maraino, meaning “to grow thin”. Fennel’s ability to stave off hunger was employed during fasting days in Europe.

In pharmaceutical products it is known as ‘codex’ fennel oil, cused in cough drops, lozenges, etc.

Used as a flavor ingredient in all major food categories, in soft and alcoholic drinks

Safety Data

Avoid in epilepsy, estrogen dependent cancers, and while pregnant. May cause skin irritation.

fennel: digestive aid, increases metabolism, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, fights uti’s, stimulates circulation and estrogen production, brings strength, courage, and longevity

(Ε)-Anethole

(+)-Limonene

Fenchone

Estragole

α-Pinene

α-Phellandrene

(Ζ)-Anethole

self-expression | productivity | communication

KEY WORD: CLARITYMain Element: EARTH

USE WITH CAUTION: can overexcite the nervous system and even cause convulsions

It is wonderful for brightening the skin, aiding digestion, detoxifying, and clearing out the lungs. Its hormonal properties (mostly estrogen-like) increase mother’s milk and slightly stimulate the adrenals.

CHAKRA: SACRAL

INGREDIENT PROPERTIES

antiseptoc

stimulant

antispasmodic

carminative

de-stressing

energizing

freeing

stimulating

warming

antispasmodic

aperitive

estragen-like

laxative

carminative

circulatory stimulant

digestive stimulant

stomachic

tonic

lymphatic decongestant

USER BENEFITS

• settles digestion

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

• increases appetite

relaxes cramping

• promotes urination

• helps maintain kidney action

• assists in cleansing and detoxifying the body

• assists in the tissue-cleaning action of the lymphatic system

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

• promotes urination

• helps maintain kidney action

• assists in cleansing and detoxifying the body

• promotes and regulates menstruation

• reduces symptoms of menopause caused by fluctuating hormones

• increases milk flow in nursing mothers

inhibits appetite

• increases circulation

decreases listlessness

reduces obesity

water retention

indigestion

colic

USES

anxiety

fear

impatience

stress

overwork

hormonal

digestion

infections

menstruation

cellulitis

obesity

edema

rheumatism

anorexia

colic

constipation

flatulence

hiccups

nausea

menopause

Fennel essential oil may stimulate estrogen production and increase lactation, as well as act as a stimulant to the lymphatic, circulatory and digestive systems. It may also act to break up and flush out toxins, cleansing the tissues. Therefore, it is CONTRAINDICATED FOR ESTROGEN-MEDIATED CANCERS.

Energetics

Fennel is warming and drying in TCM. It helps to settle the stomach and expel phlegm. It is closely related to the earth element and the intellect.

Subtle Aromatherapy

Fennel has been used as a traditional protection against witches and evil. Use it any time you feel threatened by a psychic attack : rub a drop or two on your hands and smooth them over your aura.

stimulating

revitalizing

increases self-motivation

enlivens the personality

brings the light of solution into the shadows of difficulty

amplifies the spiritual

clears and purifies the auric field

allows our spirit to expand and soar

encourages:

enlivement

motivation

clarity

perseverance

reliability

assertiveness

traditional: protection against evil

protection against psychic attack

USES

Used in soaps, toiletries and perfumes. Ir is a good masking agent for industrial products, room sprays, etc.

Sweet Fennel essential oil has a slightly spicy and green aroma with a distinctly anise-like note.

used in some perfume types such as

chypre

Fougère

but more extensively in flavor work:

liqueurs

cany

cough drops

etc.

AROMA NOTES

Sweet Fennel essential oil is a honeysuckle-like floral top note followed by a deeply sweet, anise-like middle note and an earthy, slightly woody and spiced undertone. In perfumery it is considered a middle-top note.

warm

pungent

very sweet

slightly earthy-peppery-spicy

clean, sweet-aromatic dryout

tint of a fruity-fresh topnote

licorice or anise-like

Sweet Fennel mixes well with: Geranium Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Lavender Oil, Rose Oil and Lemon Oil.

Juniper, Geranium, Lavender, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cypress, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, Peppermint, Coriander

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Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

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The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

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