Technical data
- Product Name: Fennel
- Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8006-84-6
Features
- Scent: Sweet, warm, herbaceous with distinct licorice-anise character and a soft green undertone
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Top to middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Slow Evening
Purpose
- A diffuser blend to ease into restful evenings.
- Recipe
3 drops Fennel + 2 drops Lavender + 2 drops Bergamot in diffuser
Woman's Ritual Oil
Purpose
- A nurturing massage oil for monthly self-care.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 8 drops Fennel + 6 drops Clary Sage + 4 drops Geranium in 30 ml jojoba
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-2% dilution in a carrier oil for general topical application on adults.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to traditional cautions around hormonally active constituents.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces with an exit available.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Best used within 2 years of opening.
