Description
Fennel Sweet Essential Oil Foeniculum vulgare
Origin and Extraction:
Country of Origin: Hungary
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aroma:
Distinct, sweet and liquorice-like with a warm, slightly spicy undertone. One of the most popular aromatics for easing digestive discomfort alongside Peppermint, Ginger and German Chamomile essential oils.
The Plant:
Fennel is a tall, flowering perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated across Europe. It has been revered for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Romans all valued fennel highly, believing it brought longevity, courage and strength. Today it remains one of the most well-known herbs for digestive support.
Commonly selected by animals:
With digestive issues such as gas, nausea, bloating and constipation
With colic or IBS
With hormonal imbalances
With phantom pregnancies
