Botonical Name | : | Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce | |
CAS # | : | 8006-84-6 | |
Country of Origin | : | France | |
Color & Odor | : | Clear, pale yellow liquid @22C with herbaceous, peppery odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.953 - 0.973 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +12° to +24° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.532 – 1.543 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 62 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Anethol, Fenone, Limonene. | |
Plant Part Used | : | Seeds | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Fennel Oil is obtained from fennel herb. This perennial plant has maximum two meters length and has golden yellow colored flowers with feather shaped delicate leaves. CONSTITUENTS:
The aromatic oil of fennel herb contains elements like estragole, limonene, fenchone, limonene and anethole (50 to 80%). This oil is loaded with complex carbohydrate and fiber. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The top to middle note aroma of this essential oil reminds about the pleasant aroma of black licorice. BLENDS WITH:
Fennel oil can easily blends with essential oils of Lavender, Bergamot, Rose and Frankincense. COMMON NAMES:
Fennel Essential Oil is also referred as Fenkel, Fennel and Sweet Fennel. USES:
Fennel Oil is known for its high medicinal value. It is acknowledged for its expectorant, depurative, antispasmodic, laxative, antiseptic, splenic, vermifuge, stomachic, stimulant, diuretic and carminative properties. The warm smell of fennel oil can uplift depressed mood and its aphrodisiac attribute deserves special mention. Its nice aroma rejuvenates mind and body.