Fennel Seed Essential Oil Product Description Our fennel seed essential oil is a fresh smelling essence from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare mostly cultivated in India. Fennel seeds are highly popular for their superior digestive and cooling properties. The essential oil is extracted through the meticulous process of steam distillation from the finest raw material. Pure fennel seed essential oil has an earthy, sweet, slightly spicy and a characteristic aroma that is popular in aromatherapy to uplift mood. Emotionally, fennel seed essential oil can balance out hormones and stabilize erratic thoughts. In folk culture, fennel oil is considered to improve courage and life expectancy. Fennel plant usually has two varieties - bitter and sweet and grows up to 2 meters. It is a staple in SouthAsian and Mediterannean cuisine for its humble aroma and delicate flavour. Our natural fennel seed essential oil is mostly colourless, sometimes pale yellow and goes very well with our essential oils like anise, clove, geranium, ginger root etc. Use it for soap making or aromatherapy, you will not be disappointed. Fennel Seed Essential Oil Benefits * Improves digestive functions: Fennel seed oil is particularly helpful in reducing bloating and acidity. In Ayurveda, it is believed to balance vatta and pitta concerns and thus improving digestion. * Anti-inflammatory: Its active compounds also demonstrate anti-inflmatory properties, thus making fennel seed oil a good addition to skincare line * Eases PMS symptoms: The hormone balancing properties of fennel seed oil are helpful in reducing PMS symptoms in women * It eliminates toxins and unwanted substances from our body as well as the surroundings Technical Details Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Extraction Method: Steam distilled Grade: Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Cosmetics Origin: India Aroma: Sweet, earthy, peppery Cultivation: Natural/ Traditional Plant Part Used For Extraction: Seeds Colour & Appearance: Transparent to light yellow liquid CAS Number: 8006-84-6 FEMA Number: 2483 INCI Name: Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce (Fennel) Oil Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established. Engineering Controls: Provide adequate ventilation. Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Shelf Life: 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. How To Use Fennel Seed Essential Oil * Skincare products for dull and oily skin * Massage oil blends to reduce inflammation * Add a few drops to other refreshing Soap Making Essential Oils blend * Candle Making * Flavouring in beverages * Perfumes, mists and colognes * Insect repellent sprays Blends Well With Anise essential oil, cardamom absolute oil, cocoa absolute oil, clove essential oil, ginger grass essential oil, ginger root essential oil, angelica essential oil, angelica root absolute oil, davana essential oil, elemi essential oil, cinnamon CO2 extract and many other spice based absolute oils and CO2 extracts.