Fennel Massage Oil

Product Description

The ancient Greeks thought it conveyed long life, courage, and strength. Their name for fennel was marathrion from maraino, meaning “to grow thin”. Fennel’s ability to stave off hunger was employed during fasting days in Europe.  Fennel is an herb of ancient repute, believed to encourage longevity, courage and strength. The Romans valued it for its digestive properties and the Greeks believed it to be a slimming herb.

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Parts Used: Seeds

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top/Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium – Strong

Aromatic Description: Sweet, somewhat spicy, licorice-like (Anise) aroma.

Traditional Use: Fennel is well known throughout the food industry which utilizes all parts of the plant. Medicinally it has a history of promoting lactation.

Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge

Benefits: Amenorrhea, asthma, breast congestion, breast feeding, bronchitis, bruises, candida, cellulite, constipation, cramps, dyspepsia, edema, flatulence, fluid retention, hangover, hiccups, indigestion, insufficient milk (nursing mothers), loss of appetite, mature skin, nausea, rheumatism. The galactagogue action of this oil may be advantageous for new mothers experiencing breast congestion while breast feeding. Fennel may be added to a blend with carrier oil and massaged into the congested area. Remember to wash the area before feeding.

Safety Information: Fennel Oil is a dermal sensitizer, possibly carcinogenic. Avoid Fennel Oil in instances of endometriosis, prostatic hyperplasia and oestrogen-dependent cancers.

Important Note: The essential oil information provided within the Essential Oil Properties & Profiles area is intended for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

General Safety Information: Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you’ve never used before.

Shelf Time: 3 years when it is store in a cool dry place protected from sunlight

Ingredients: Grape Seed oil, Corn Flower oil, Sunflower oil, Vitamin E (Tocopherol). Olive oil, Wall Nut oil, Avocado oil, Sweet Almond oil, Bitter Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Coconut oil, Sesame oil, Argan oil,  mustard oil, Rose Hip Seed oil, Ginseng Extract, Olive Leaf extract, Hibiscus Flower extract, Neem Leaf Extract , Lemon Grass extract, Oat extract, Chamomile extract, Gingko biloba extract, Calendula extract,  St John Wort extract, Aloe Vera extract, Fennel Essential oil.

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