AROMA

Sweet, somewhat spicy and peppery, liquorice-like (Anise) aroma.

BOTANICAL NAME

Foeniculum vulgare

ORIGIN

France

PLANT PART

Seeds

EXTRACTION METHOD: 

Steam distilled

PLANT FAMILY: 

Apiaceae

NOTE: 

Medium

PROPERTIES

Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aperitif, Carminative, Depurative, Diuretic, Dmmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Splenic, Tonic, and a Vermifuge substance.

SKIN:

Cleansing, Toning, Helpful on bruises. Estrogenic effect helps with wrinkles

MIND:

Courage and Strength

BODY: 

Diuretic effect, which helps cellulite

BLENDS WELL WITH:

Geranium, Lavender, Rose & Sandalwood.

MAIN CONSTITUENTS

Anisic, Cuminic (Aldehydes), Fenchone (Ketone), Anethole, Methylchavicol (Phenols), Camphene, Dipentene, Limonene, Phellandrene (Terpenes).

CAUTION

This is a very powerful essential oil, so use with care as it is easy to overdose and toxic the body.

Avoid During Pregnancy. Avoid large doses.