Fennel has been used medicinally for thousands of years — by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese — primarily for its remarkable digestive propert…
Fennel essential oil is steam-distilled from the crushed seeds of Foeniculum vulgare, the common fennel plant — a tall, feathery herb native to the Mediterranean and now cultivated worldwide. There are two main varieties used in aromatherapy:
Sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) — the preferred variety for aromatherapy; gentler, higher in trans-anethole, lower in potentially toxic compounds
How to use it
Add a few drops to an ultrasonic diffuser, dilute in a carrier oil for topical use (start low, 1–2%), or blend into your own rollerball and room-spray recipes. Always patch-test first.
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