Fennel Essential Oil Uses & Benefits

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Uses & Benefits
Benefits Of Fennel Essential Oil
Popular Uses & Benefits | How To Use
Where To Buy | Customer Reviews | Safety

Traditionally, the fennel herb was used by ancient Greek physicians to treat cramping and digestive upsets. Interestingly, it was also believed to increase strength and for this reason, some of the first Olympic athletes ate the seeds from the fennel plant.

Fast forward to now, Fennel Essential Oil, also known as Fennel Sweet Essential Oil, is known for its many versatile benefits that have been seen to assist in all aspects of life, from medicinal practices to cosmetic uses and aromatherapy.

Steam distilled from the seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare botanical species, Fennel Essential Oil carries an earthy and sweet aroma that is commonly likened to the smell of liquorish.

Benefits of Fennel Essential Oil for Medicinal Use

• When used topically, the benefits of Fennel Essential Oil are known to detoxify the body whilst helping to relieve pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.
• The antispasmodic action further works to ease cardiovascular and respiratory related complaints such as asthma, congestion and excessive coughing.
• When diluted and applied to wounds, the antiseptic activity within this oil has been seen to prevent potential infection.
• Other Fennel Oil benefits are known to relieve spasms and because of this, it is commonly used to relieve muscle contractions, excessive coughing, hiccups, digestive cramps, and convulsions.
• It has also been seen to assist those experiencing chronic coughing, as it works to break down mucus and phlegm that may be the cause of congestion in the respiratory tract.

Benefits of Fennel Essential Oil for Cosmetic Use

• When diluted and used on the skin, various Fennel Essential Oil benefits are known to soothe, cleanse and tone the skin. This is due to the countless antioxidants within this essential oil.
• It is further believed to be particularly beneficial for mature skin types.

Benefits of Fennel Essential Oil in Aromatherapy

• In aromatherapy, Fennel Essential Oil is highly valued for its carminative affect, which not only works to calm the mind, but has also been seen to ease pain in the abdomen and chest.
• Due to the pleasant aroma, Fennel Essential Oil is a favoured essential oil to diffuse around the home.
• It has also been seen to stimulate and invigorate the mind and for this reason, it is a great essential oil to have diffusing in offices or study spaces.

Diffusing: One of the most common ways to use Fennel Essential Oil is in an aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer. Simply add a few drops and let the aroma fill your environment.
Inhaling: For those who do not own a diffuser or vaporizer, the benefits of Fennel Oil can also be received by inhaling directly from the bottle. Just be sure to avoid direct contact with the skin as this may result in irritation.
Warm Bath: For those wanting to ease inflammation, simply add a few drops to a warm bath.
Cleansing Shower: You can also add a drop of Fennel Oil to each corner of your shower, the aroma will rise with the steam to create a decongesting atmosphere.

Massage: To create a Fennel infused massage oil, add a few drops to a carrier oil or base massage oil and massage into sore areas. This may be particularly beneficial to anyone wanting to ease inflammation and pain.
Skin Serum: To treat various skin complaints, add a few drops to a carrier oil and apply to troubled areas.
Moisturiser: Fennel Essential Oil can also be added to any moisturisers to enhance existing benefits.

“This is great paired with Ginger! I use it in a roller on my tummy when I feel unease and it helps so much! Also great with Peppermint or Lavender too, on those long windy car trips that make me feel a tad queasy. Top quality!”
Thelma (Verified Customer)

“Great product, beautiful smell, very effective!”
Monique (Verified Customer)

Whilst essential oils are natural products, they are extremely potent and can cause serious harm if used incorrectly. For this reason, we recommend the following:

• In line with the Therapeutic Goods Act, we do not recommend ingesting essential oils without the guidance of a registered Aromatherapist or Naturopath.
• Avoid using Fennel Essential Oils during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.
• We recommend storing your Essential Oils in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets.
• Fennel Essential Oil is very concentrated and is likely to cause irritation or reactions if applied directly to the skin. For this reason, it is important to first dilute your essential oils before using topically (on the skin). Our recommended dilution percentages can be found under the ‘Directions for Use’ section.

Tanu, B & Harpreet, K, 2016, ‘Benefits of essential oils’, Journal Of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 143 – 149

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness.