Botanical (Latin) Name: Foeniculum vulgare
 
Country of Origin:  Austria
 
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
 
Possible Uses:  aid in digestive problems, menopausal problems, obesity, constipation, kidney stones, and nausea,  diuretic, warming, and improving circulation, digestion, breathing, and lactation. Fennel aids in the reduction of cellulite, stress (promotes sleep), flatulence, menstrual discomfort.  
 
Blends well with:  fir, basil, bay laurel, bergamot, black pepper, camphor, cardamom, carrot seed, cinnamon, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper berry, lavender, lemon marjoram, myrrh, orange, patchouli, pine, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang-ylang. 
 
Precaution:  Do not use on sensitive skin. Avoid if you have cancer. Do not use if pregnancy, breastfeeding, have endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, or on children under five years of age.  Do not use if taking diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, having major surgery, peptic ulcer, haemophilia, other bleeding disorders.
 
NB*:Most Essential Oils should not be applied undiluted on skin. Keep out of reach of children. Seek medical advice if pregnant, have High Blood Pressure, Epilepsy or other medical conditions.