Fennel Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Common Name | : | Fennel, Sweet Fennel, Fenkel | |
| CAS # | : | 8006-84-6 , F.E.M.A. : 2482 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with sweet, earthy, spicy odor |
Description :
Fennel grows up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height, the ultimate leaves very numerous, filiform, the superior leaves with sheaths longer than the blade. Fennel essential oil extracted from the seed.
Constituents & Specifications :
Fennel oil has various chemical compounds that include trans-anethole, a-pinene, myrcene, fenchone, methyl chavicol, limonene, cineole and anisic aldehyde.
Specific Gravity : 0.95300 - 0.97300 @ 25°C.
Refractive Index : 1.51000 - 1.56200 @ 20°C
Properties :
Aperitif, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, splenic, tonic and vermifuge.
Benefits & Uses :
- Fennel oil is a remedy for digestive complaints such as flatulence, constipation, colic, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dyspepsia and hiccups. It is also used in cases of obesity
- Used in a base cream or lotion, fennel oil can be helpful for general skin care and especially for dispersing bruises, livening a dull complexion, clearing an oily skin and fighting wrinkles in mature skins
- It has a toning effect on the spleen and liver, that helps with the results of excess drink and food. It is also used for increasing insufficient milk in nursing mothers - but for boosting breast milk, rather use the fresh herb, since the oil contains very high concentrations of trans-anethole.