Listing ID #4396090
Company Information
Ask for more detail from the seller
Contact SupplierSweet fennel essential oil is steam distilled from the perennial fennel plant, a member of the carrot family. The name is from the Latin word 'foenum' which means 'hay'. It grows up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height and is a biennial or perennial herb, with green feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers, that bees like. In Medieval times it was known as 'Fenkle' and was a very popular herb with the ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Romans, who believed it conveyed longevity, courage and strength, as well as warding of spirits. The ripened seeds are crushed and processed. The smell, a herby, spicy smell, is similar to aniseed or licorice and is a delightful aroma to use in natural cosmetics.
Â
Uses & benefits:
Therapeutic:Â By the various therapeutic methods, Fennel oil eases anorexia stimulating appetite. It is known to boost courage factor in the mind to face adversities in life. Fennel oil is well known to fix numerous digestive disorders. It also acts as a diuretic - removes excess water and breaks down cellulite in the body.
Â
Medicinal: This oil helps the nursing mothers in boosting lactation. It helps reducing obesity by giving a feeling of ‘fullness’, thereby reducing the intake of food. It strengthens the eye-sight and is a powerful antidote to snake and poisonous insect bites. It is equally use for pets to get rid of parasites like ticks and fleas.
Â
Beauty and Fragrance:Â It is readily used as a base in creams and lotions meant for general skin care - especially for dispersing bruises and improving dull complexion besides clearing oily skin and lifting wrinkles from mature skins. It is famed to reduce and remove cellulite and edema.
Trivia tips: In Medieval times it was a very popular herb amongst the Chinese, Egyptians and Romans, who believed it conveyed longevity, courage and strength and ward off evil spirits.