Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce
Why would you use Fennel essential oil?
People choose fennel essential oil for its traditional use in supporting digestive comfort and respiratory wellness, as well as its warm, sweet herbal aroma. It is a favourite for diffuser blends, massage oils when properly diluted, and aromatherapy recipes that call for a comforting, balancing scent.
Common Uses
- Digestive Comfort
- Respiratory Support
- Massage Blends
- Diffuser Blends
- Perfumery
- Emotional Wellness
Safety: Tisserand and Young indicate that Fennel Oil may interact with medication, and that it may inhibit blood clotting. They precaution to avoid use of the oil topically if it has oxidized as skin sensitization is more likely. Their contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, and children under 5. Their dermal maximum is 2.5%. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 277.]
Blends well with citrus and spice oils
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Fennel Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce
INCI: Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Oil
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Seeds
Origin: Spain
Aroma: Warm, sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like
Aromatic Summary: Sweet, fresh, herbaceous and slightly spicy.
Aromatic Strength: Medium
Aromatic Note: Middle
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Flash Point: 64°C (147°F)
