Fennel Essential Oil Fact Sheet

Botanical Name - (Foeniculum vulgare)
Part of plant used - Seed

Fennel is very close to a liquorice or aniseed aroma, the scent is fresh with a slight pepper overtone. It is a top to middle note. This oil has been used to help new mothers increase their milk supply if insufficient. It is entirely safe for this purpose.

Emotional Applications

· creates a sense of warmth and vitality

Physical Applications

· Insufficient milk in new mothers - massage, compress

· Indigestion, flatulence, dyspepsia, constipation and colic - massage abdomen clockwise

· Relief from PMS (helps regulate cycle) - massage clockwise

· Cellulite - massage, bath

· Stress and mild anxiety - vapouriser

Cautions

· Do not take internally.

· Do not use topically during pregnancy

· Not to be used on children under 6 years old

· Not to be used on or near epileptics