Fennel Essential Oil

Description

Benefits of Fennel Essential Oil

Used in aromatherapy:

• Has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and body to calm anxiety, nervousness and restlessness. Strengthens the emotions;
• Reinforces brain and neural activity to enhance mental clarity and focus;
• Acts as a stimulant and aids bodily functions, and can help to overcome fatigue.
• Promotes efficient  functioning of the digestive, excretory and nervous systems. 

Applied Topically:

• Helps to balance oily skin. Effective against bacteria causing acne, and deeply cleanses the pores of dirt and dust, removes excess skin cells, and minimises the pores;
• Helpful for ageing skin, stimulates cell regeneration, enhances elasticity and moisturises and firms the skin;
• Protects wounds from becoming infected by harmful bacteria, and accelerates wound healing;
• Prevents and eliminates fungal infections;
• Reduces discolouration of the skin, evens out imperfections;
• Brings relief to inflammatory conditions of the skin including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, bites and rashes. Can also help to diminish under-eye bags or a puffy complexion;
• Effective to reduce the appearance of cellulite;
• Has a warming effect on the skin and promotes blood circulation to relieve sore muscles and joints. Provides relief from rheumatic complaints;
• Has antispasmodic properties to reduce muscle or nerve spasms. Apply to stomach for digestive relief, the abdomen and lower back to reduce menstrual pain;
• Treats dandruff and relieves an itchy scalp. Nourishes the hair and can help to reduce hair fall.

Note: Essential oils are extremely potent and must always be diluted in a natural oil (such as almond, coconut, grape seed, jojoba oil) before application to the skin, scalp or hair). Ratio: 1 drop to 5ml oil.
Do not ingest.

Application of Fennel Essential Oil

For aromatherapy: add a few drops to a diffuser or oil burner.
For the treatment of fungus: topical application to the affected area.
For treatment of wounds: topical application to the affected area.
For skin and hair care: apply topically. Or add a few drops to moisturiser, body lotion, shampoo, etc.
For massage: 3 drops in 15-20 ml of base oil

Basic Properties of Fennel Essential Oil

Anaesthetic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-cellulite, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, calmative, cicatrisant,  stimulant.

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Parts Used: Seeds

Aroma: Reminiscent of anise (liquorice-like)