Fennel Essential Oil
Fennel Essential Oil Benefits and Uses
- Digestive Issues
- Bloating and Flatulence
- Nausea
- Fluid Retention
- Muscle Cramps
- Lactation Support
- Menstrual Discomfort
Description
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the fennel plant. It possesses a sweet, warm, anise-like aroma with herbaceous undertones. Just a drop or two of Fennel Essential Oil can add depth and warmth to any blend while providing powerful digestive and balancing benefits, though it should be used with caution.
Fennel Essential Oil can be useful in diffuser blends intended to help ease digestive discomfort, bloating, and nausea. It is valued for its antispasmodic and diuretic properties and is often used in carefully diluted topical applications to help relieve digestive issues, fluid retention, and support healthy lactation. Fennel should be avoided during pregnancy, by those with epilepsy, and in estrogen-dependent cancers (see safety notes below).
Emotionally, Fennel Essential Oil is strengthening and grounding, helping to build courage and resolve, ease feelings of being overwhelmed, promote emotional stability, and provide support during times of change or when facing difficult challenges.
