Fennel is a plant with green, thread-like leaves and yellow lacecap flowers.It is an anise-tasting plant whose leaves are used as a spice. The seeds are used as a spice and have medicinal properties.Fennel Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the crushed seeds of the Fennel plant.
Where is it from?
Fennel is native to the Mediterranean and Asia. Nowadays you can find fennel throughout Europe.
Fragrance description
Fennel Essential Oil has a warm, sweet and anise-like aroma.
Benefits of Fennel Essential Oil
Calming
Fennel Essential Oil calms the nerves during nervousness and stress. It provides inner stability and comfort and helps to dispel negative thoughts.
Antispasmodic
Fennel Essential Oil can be used to combat stomach and intestinal cramps. It stimulates the appetite, has a positive influence on the digestive tract and relieves bloating and flatulence.
Refreshes the mouth
Fennel is often used as an additive to toothpastes and mouthwashes. It stimulates natural oral hygiene and gives you long-lasting fresh breath.
Helps with coughs and colds
Fennel Essential Oil helps loosen a stuck cough, making it easier to cough up. It widens the airways for flu, colds and hay fever.
How do you use Fennel Essential Oil?
In a diffuser
Add 2 drops of Fennel Essential Oil, 2 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil and 2 drops of Caraway Essential Oil to the water reservoir of a diffuser. Switch this on for inner peace when nervous and overstimulated.
In a steam bath
Fill a basin with 2 liters of hot water and add 3 drops of Fennel Essential Oil and 1 drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil. Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to trap the vapor and inhale deeply.
As a skin oil
Mix 5 drops of Fennel Essential Oil, 4 drops of Ginger Essential Oil, 4 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil and 5 drops of Basil Essential Oil with 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil) and massage your abdomen with it for cramps.
As a mouthwash
Add 2 drops of Fennel Essential Oil to 30 ml of water and rinse your mouth with it.Or add a drop of Fennel Essential Oil to your toothpaste when brushing your teeth.NB! Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not use in case of (history of) epilepsy.
