Sweet Fennel has a very sweet, liquorice-like aroma, which is citrus-y, earthy, slightly peppery finish.
The actual seeds are used as a warming, aromatic digestive and you will often find a bowl of fennel seeds to nibble on in Indian Restaurants. Roman Soldiers chewed fennel seeds when short of food.
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Caraway, Cardamom, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cumin, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
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Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Plant part: Seeds
Strength/Intensity: Medium
Country of Origin: Australia
Standard: Aromatherapy
Contraindications/Caution: Do not use during pregnancy .
Note: Only Essential Oils sold in 10ml bottle size come with Built-in Dripolator. You'll find droppers or pipettes for larger size bottles HERE
We recommend the use of an Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils to reference the therapeutic benefits of Pure Essential Oils and to learn about using them safely. Some authors of note we recommend you seek out are: Valerie Ann Worwood, Julia Lawless, Robert Tisserand, Nerys Purchon and Lora Cantele, Shirley Price.
INCI: | Foeniculum vulgare dulce (Fennel) Oil |