Fennel Essential Oil 5ml

Foeniculum vulgare

Origin: Egypt

Size: 5ml

 

Synonyms: Sweet Fennel

 

Composition: 100% Fennel essential oil, certified organic by USDA and EcoCert

 

Extraction: Water-steam distillation

 

Active Constituents: Trans-anethole, Fenchone

 

Viscosity: Thin

 

Color: Colorless to pale-yellow

 

About: Distilled from the aerial parts of the Fennel herb, Fennel essential oil has a sweet, herbaceous scent with notes of licorice. Traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote digestion and support muscles and joints. Do not use if pregnant or with children under five. Fennel should always be diluted below 5%.

 

Common Uses: Combined with a carrier oil at a 5% dilution or less, massage Fennel on the belly to promote digestive health or onto muscles and joints. Fennel essential oil may be diffused, but infrequently and in small amounts.

 

Blending Recommendations: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Sweet Lime, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary cineole, Rosemary verbenone, Spearmint.

 

Safety Information: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have endometriosis or estrogen-dependent cancers.

 

Do not use with children under 6 years.

 

Use caution taking orally if you are also using diabetes medication or anticoagulant medication, or if you have had a major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, or another bleeding disorder.

 

Maximum recommended dilution is 2.5-5%

 

Chemistry:

 

Trans-anethole                 68.65%

 

Fenchone                      18.02%

 

Alpha-Pinene                                      3.55%

 

Methylchavicol                  2.61%

 

Limonene                                           2.22%

 

Myrcene                                             1.36%

 

Gamma-Terpinene                              0.67%

 

Alpha-Phellandrene              0.42%

 

Beta-pinene                                        0.21%

 

cis-Anethole                                       0.09%

 

Anisaldehyde                   0.07%

 

Methyl eugenol                 <10 ppm

 

Safrol                                                  <10 ppm

 

Shelf Life: 4 years in proper conditions.

 

Storage: Store with cap firmly closed, standing upright, out of direct heat and sunlight.

 

Notes: Non-GMO, No pesticides, No insecticides, No additives, Gluten free, Vegan, Cruelty free, No carrier oil added.