Greek Sweet Fennel Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Sweet Fennel Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001933 Download Datasheet E1001933 Download Datasheet E1001137 SWEET FENNEL Common name: Roman fennel Latin name:Foeniculum vulgare Botanical family:Apiaceae, (Umbelliferae) Method of extraction:distilled at our organically certified distillery Plant part used to extract the oil:crushed seeds Cultivation method: organic farming Area of origin: Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia Historical notes: In Greek mythology, Prometheus – a god of fire – is said to have defied the god and used a giant stalk of fennel to carry fire stolen from Mount Olympus to Earth. Sweet fennel isindigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean and was well-known to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who all used it as medicine, food, and insect repellent. Pliny the Elder had high regard for its medicinal properties. The Greeks were first to recognise its value as a slimming aid. A fennel tea was believed to give strength and courage to the warriors prior to battle. The ancient Greek name for fennel is ‘μάραθον’ (‘marathon’) or ‘μάραθος’ (‘marathos’) is thought to be derived from ‘maraino’ meaning ‘to grow thin’. The ancient Greeks consumed fennel seeds for strength and to help control their weight while training for the Olympics. Biochemical group:ether Main chemical constituents:trans-anethole, alpha-pinene, fenchone, alpha-phellandrene, others Colour: clear, colourless or pale-yellow Consistency: thin Aroma strength: very strong Perfumery note: top-middle Aroma: characteristic, aniseedy, sweet, slightly earthy or peppery, spicy, with some fresh fruity notes Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments sweet fennel is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, carminative, cholagogue, depurative, digestive stimulant& tonic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, hepato-protective, lymphatic decongestant, oestrogenic, splenic, stomachic Qualified aromatherapists may use sweet fennel essential oil for common complaints such as: skin conditions: dull, oily, mature skin care digestive issues – flatulence, peptic discomfort and other digestive problems lymphatic system – lymphatic congestion/fluid retention, cellulite reproductive system – menstrual cycle regulation, scanty periods and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), fluctuating hormonal levels in menopause urinary system–urinary tract infections respiratory issues - catarrh others, e.g. obesity How we use it: Skin applications: - For indigestion- dilute in a fixed oil (carrier oil) and gently massage your abdomen in   clockwise direction. Try blending with our lovely sweet marjoram or sweet orange. It may           also work well with peppermint, ginger, coriander seed or black pepper. -For fluid retention–dilute in a fixed oil (carrier oil) and very g