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Fennel

Safety data – nonirritant, relatively non-toxic, narcotic in large doses; bitter fennel may cause sensitization.  Bitter fennel oil should not be used on the skin at all, although it’s considered superior medicinally.  Neither oil should be used by epileptics or during pregnancy.  Use in moderation.

Family – Apiaceae

Synonyms – Fenkel

Herbal/folk tradition - A herb of ancient medical repute, believed to convey longevity, courage and strength.  It was also used to ward off evil spirits, strengthen the eyesight and neutralize poisons.  It is considered good for obstructions of the liver, spleen and gallbladder and for digestive complaints; it has traditionally been used for obesity, which may be due to a type of estrogenic action, which also increases the milk of nursing mothers.  Still current in the British herbal Pharmocopoeia, used locally for conjunctivitis, blepharitis and pharyngitis.

Aromatherapy/home use

Bitter fennel -  none.

Sweet fennel -

Skin care – bruises, dull, oily, mature complexions, diarrhea.

Circulation, muscles and joints – cellulitis, obesity, edema, rheumatism.

Respiratory system – asthma, bronchitis.

Digestive system – anorexia, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccoughs, nausea.

Genito-urinary system – amenorrhea, insufficient milk in nursing mothers, menopausal problems.

Other uses – in pharmaceutical products it is known as Codex fennel oil, used in cough drops, lozenges etc; also used in carminative and laxative preparations.  Used as a flavor ingredient in all major food categories, and soft and alcoholic drinks.  Fennel oil is used in soaps, as toiletries and perfumes, is a good masking agent for industrial products, room sprays etc.

Distribution – bitter fennel is native to the Mediterranean.  It is cultivated extensively worldwide the main oil producers being Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Italy and India.  Sweet fennel is grown principally in France, Italy and Greece.

Extraction – essential oil by steam distillation. 

1.  Sweet fennel oil from crushed seeds . 2.  Bitter fennel oil from crushed seeds or the whole herb.

Characteristics

1.A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a very sweet, anise-like, slightly earthy-peppery scent.  It blends well with geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood.

2.  The seed oil is a pale yellow liquid with a sharp, warm, camphor odor; the “weed” oil is a pale orange-brown with a sharp, peppery camphor odor.  

EO155A   Fennel Sweet Fcc     1/3oz     $6.00

EO155B  Fennel Sweet Fcc      1oz        $11.00

EO155C   Fennel Sweet Fcc     2oz        $18.00

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