Fennel Essentiel oil/10ml

Sweet Fennel Essential Oil Overview

Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It has been cultivated for its licorice flavor, aromatic leaves, flowers, and seeds. The essential oil, extracted through steam distillation of the seeds, has been used since antiquity in medicinal, culinary, and spiritual practices.

In ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and India, fennel was considered to promote longevity, courage, and strength. It was also used for slimming, digestion, and as a treatment for various ailments.

Physical and Technical Characteristics

• Common Name: Sweet Fennel
• Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce
• Appearance: Mobile, clear oily liquid
• Color: Colorless to slightly yellow
• Odor: Anised, mild sweet scent
• Botanical Family: Apiaceae
• Organ Used: Seeds
• Processing Method: Steam Distillation
• Type: 100% Pure
• Origin: Turkey

Chemical Composition

1. Main Chemical Compound:

   • Ethers: Estragole, Trans-Anethole (60–80%)

2. Other Chemical Compounds:

   • Monoterpenes: Alpha-Pinene, Alpha-Phellandrene, Gamma-Terpinene, Myrcene (8–12%)

Preferred Uses

• Application Routes: Cutaneous, internal (with guidance), respiratory

Physical Properties

• Specific Gravity (@ 20°C): 0.950–0.970
• Refractive Index (@ 20°C): 1.530–1.550
• Optical Rotation (@ 20°C): +5 to +20

Storage Guidelines

• Store in a tightly sealed, original container.
• Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
• Protect from freezing and direct sunlight.
• Avoid heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces.

Properties of Sweet Fennel Essential Oil

1. Health Properties

   • Antispasmodic (Neuromuscular): Relieves involuntary contractions in the digestive and respiratory systems.
   • Digestive Stimulant: Stimulates salivary, gastric, intestinal, and pancreatic secretions.
   • Depurative: Detoxifies the body, with vermifuge and laxative effects.
   • Oestrogen-like: Regulates menstruation and stimulates lactation.
   • General Tonic: Energizes the body.
   • Analgesic: Alleviates pain.

2. Well-Being Properties

   • Relaxant: The ketones and terpenes in fennel oil provide relaxing, sedative, and hypotensive effects.

Indications of Sweet Fennel Essential Oil

1. Health Benefits:

   • Digestive Disorders:
     • Constipation, colic, and spasmodic colitis
     • Difficult digestion, flatulence, intestinal fermentation
     • Hiccups, belching, and travel sickness
   • Respiratory Disorders: Pulmonary congestion, spasmophilia, and spasmodic cough
   • Muscle Pain: Cramps, contractures, fibromyalgia, and aches
   • Uro-genital Disorders: Stimulates lactation, eases amenorrhea, regulates menstruation, and alleviates menopause symptoms

2. Psychological Benefits:

   • Reduces anxiety, stress, overwork, and physical tension
   • Alleviates solar plexus blockages

Tips for Using Sweet Fennel Essential Oil

1. Health Applications:

   • Digestive Issues: Dilute in vegetable oil and massage the abdomen or use internally under professional guidance.
   • Respiratory Issues: Use in diffusion, inhalation, or diluted for massage.
   • Muscle Pain: Dilute in vegetable oil and massage the affected area or add to bath water.
   • Uro-genital Issues: Dilute in vegetable oil and massage the lower abdomen or use internally after consultation.

2. Psychological Applications:

   • Anxiety & Stress: Use in diffusion, inhalation, or olfaction.
   • Solar Plexus Blockage: Dilute and massage the solar plexus or add to bath water.

Synergies with Sweet Fennel Essential Oil

• Combines well with Basil Essential Oil for treating aerophagia.

Precautions and Contraindications

• Not Recommended For:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Children under 6 years old (except by olfaction)
  • People with epilepsy, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hormone-dependent cancers, or neurological disorders
  • Individuals with respiratory allergies

• Usage Guidelines:

  • Use in low doses and for short durations only.
  • Avoid during respiratory allergies.

First Aid Measures

1. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort persists.
2. Ingestion: Rinse the mouth and provide fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort persists.
3. Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation continues.
4. Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.