Fennel Essential Oil Datasheet
Sweet Fennel is an erect perennial herb with yellow flowers, is native to Southern Europe, and can reach up to 4.5 feet. Fennel Essential Oil has been found to aid with digestion and helps to relieve flatulence,
PLANT PART
Seeds
AROMA
Exotic and Sensual, Herbaceous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant
NOTE
Middle
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Fennel
Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Sweet Fennel is an erect perennial herb with yellow flowers, is native to Southern Europe, and can reach up to 4.5 feet. The plant has yellow flowers. Bitter Fennel was known as "fenkle" in the Middle Ages, from the Latin foenum meaning 'hay.' The Ancient Roman warriors believed it gave one longevity, courage, and strength, as well as warded off evil spirits.
Country of Origin:
Southern Europe
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Botanical Family:
Umbelliferae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes, Ketones, Esthers
Precautions
- Dilute for topical application.
- May cause skin sensitivity.
- Avoid use during pregnancy and with children under 5 years old.
- Avoid use with epileptics.
Therapeutic Properties
Fennel Essential Oil has been found to aid with digestion and helps to relieve flatulence, indigestion, and digestive discomfort. Sweet Fennel contains the chemical trans-anethole (ether) and should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
| Antiemetic | Antispasmodic | Carminative |
| Diuretic | Emmenagogue | Expectorant |
| Tonic | Antiseptic | Analgesic |
| Galactagogue | Mucoytic | Digestive |
| Anti-inflammatory |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Heart Boost
Apply topically to bottoms of the feet or back of neck to help support the heart.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Nausea and Flatulence
Take it internally in a glass or apply topically on the abdomen to promote digestion, reduce indigestion, assist sluggish digestion, nausea, spasms, and constipation.
Intestinal Parasites and Worms
Take internally with lemon in a capsule to expel worms and parasites. This also helps with sluggish bowels.
Hunger Pains
Use internally when trying to curb hunger as needed.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Limbic System
Limbic System
Withdrawn & Stuck Feeling
Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to pulse points to help balance hormones to reduce feelings of being stuck or withdrawn.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Edema and Fluid Retention
Massage into skin topically with grapefruit over affected areas to break up fluids and toxins, cleansing tissues. Alternatively, it can be taken in a capsule.
Muscular System
Muscular System
Cramps and Spasms
Dilute and apply topically on achy muscles for relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Menstrual Issues and PMS
Take it internally in a capsule or gently massage topically over the abdomen to stimulate estrogen production, facilitates berthing, and premenstrual problems.
Breast Feeding and Lactation
To increase milk supply, use internally in a capsule.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Cough and Congestion
To support the respiratory system, apply topically to the chest and throat for symptoms.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Gout
Apply topically to affected areas to help provide relief.
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Dilute well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided. It should be used briefly between at 1 - 2.5% dilution. According to the Essential Oil Safety book by Robert Tisserand, this oil is not considered phototoxic.