Description
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel (Sweet) Oil 100% Pure Essential Oil - Steam distilled from leaves, flowers and stems.
Botanical Name:Foeniculum vulgare
Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Seeds
Origin: Native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region
Appearance and Aroma:
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Consistency: Thin
Aroma: Sweet, herbal, and slightly spicy with a hint of licorice fragrance
Major Therapeutic Properties:
Digestive: Aids digestion and relieves digestive discomfort
Antispasmodic: Relieves muscle spasms
Antiseptic: Helps prevent the growth of microorganisms
Galactagogue: Promotes milk production in nursing mothers
Diuretic: Promotes urine production and helps eliminate excess fluid
Major Chemical Components:
Anethole
Fenchone
Limonene
Alpha-pinene
Beta-myrcene
Originates in South Africa.
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