Fennel essential oil
€5,90
Ingredients
100% pure fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) essential oil
Used plant parts
Crushed seeds
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
Ukraine
Aroma
Slightly spicy, peppery, sweet, reminiscent of anise and licorice
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Fennel
Origin and background
The name fennel is derived from a Latin word foenumwhich means hay. In Estonian, this plant is also called cumin.
Fennel has been a popular medicinal plant used by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Romans, who believed that fennel helps to ensure a longer lifespan and increases a person's courage and strength. It was also believed to keep away evil spirits.
Fennel is said to have been used to strengthen vision, treat stomach bites, and relieve colic. In India, in purpose to aid digestion after a meal there is often offered ordinary roasted or mint-coated fennel seeds, so-called saunf.
Properties
Aromatic properties
Fennel aroma helps reduce appetite for sweets and can help with weight loss.
Helps relieve irritation and balance the nervous system.
Healing properties
Fennel oil is a popular remedy for digestive problems such as bloating, constipation, colic, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and dyspepsia. It also helps with weight loss, as it is said to cause a feeling of fullness. It is believed that its diuretic effect helps break down cellulite and removes excess water from the body. Fennel oil strengthens the spleen and liver.
Helps relieve the symptoms of respiratory diseases.
It has a cleansing and toning effect on the skin and helps with bruising. Also used to care for oily and aging skin. Helps maintain the youthful glow of the skin.
Helps reduce menstrual cramps and ailments caused by menopause, PMS and endometriosis.
Fennel essential oil must not be used in large quantities. Consult a physician during pregnancy and lactation, as well as with breast cancer and epilepsy. Pure essential oil should not be given to infants - the oil can cause throat spasm and shortness of breath and adversely affect the infant's central nervous system.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Citrus, minty, woody, spicy oils.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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