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Fennel Oil

Fennel Oil

Foeniculum vulgare

 

Fennel is best known for its distinct licorice aroma and taste, yet its ability to promote healthy digestion when used internally is equally noteworthy.*

Description

 

Fennel can grow up to six feet in height and has delicate, feathery leaves. The history of Fennel use dates back to ancient times when Roman warriors were said to have consumed Fennel to make them strong and ready for battle. Fennel is best known for its distinct licorice aroma and taste, yet its ability to promote healthy digestion when used internally is equally noteworthy.† Fennel can be added to water as a satisfying alternative to sweets. Fennel is also known for its ability to promote healthy metabolic function, and circulation when ingested.†

 

Uses

  • Add a drop to water or tea when craving.
  • Add one to two drops in a veggie capsule to promote.†

Directions For Use

Aromatic use: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Primary Benefits

  • Promotes healthy digestion when consumed†
  • Provides a calming and invigorating
  • May help promote healthy metabolic function circulation when taken internally†

Aromatic Description

Licorice, sweet, honey

Collection Method

Steam distillation

Plant Part

Seed

Main Constituents

trans-Anethole, α-pinene, limonene

Fennel essential oil is well-known for its digestive benefits and has been used for centuries to promote healthy digestion.* This sweet-smelling oil offers other benefits as well, including metabolic, immune, circulatory, and respiratory support.*

Usage Tips:

  • After overindulging at dinner, take a couple drops in a veggie capsule, water, or under the tongue for digestive support.*
  • Put a drop in water or tea to help fight sweet tooth cravings.*
  • Consider adding a toothpick’s amount to your cooking for its strong, savory anise flavor, while simultaneously taking advantage of the various internal wellness benefits.*
  • Take internally to help ease occasional bloating, stomach upset, or feelings of sluggishness.*

What Is Fennel Essential Oil Used For?

Fennel essential oil is known for its ability to help digestion, due to its chemical constituent anethole, which offers digestive support. Taken internally, Fennel assists the overall health of the digestive tract.* 

Although it is most recognized for its digestive benefits, Fennel has powerful effects on the whole body.* Experimental studies suggest that the chemical constituents alpha-pinene and anethole in Fennel essential oil may help maintain a healthy immune response when taken internally.* It supports healthy cellular function and overall cellular health when taken internally.* It may also aid metabolic, respiratory, and circulatory functions.* 

What Does Fennel Oil Smell Like?

The aroma of Fennel is peculiarly sweet. The scent and taste are commonly compared to that of licorice. This natural sweetness can be useful for avoiding unhealthy sweets and sugar. Adding a drop or two to a glass of water or healthy juice can help curb cravings.* 

Fennel essential oil is included in two of doTERRA’s proprietary blends. It is contained in ClaryCalm® monthly blend for women, as well as DigestZen® digestive blend. 

What Is Fennel Essential Oil Used For?

Fennel essential oil is known for its ability to help digestion, due to its chemical constituent anethole, which offers digestive support. Taken internally, Fennel assists the overall health of the digestive tract.* 

Although it is most recognized for its digestive benefits, Fennel has powerful effects on the whole body.* Experimental studies suggest that the chemical constituents alpha-pinene and anethole in Fennel essential oil may help maintain a healthy immune response when taken internally.* It supports healthy cellular function and overall cellular health when taken internally.* It may also aid metabolic, respiratory, and circulatory functions.* 

What Does Fennel Oil Smell Like?

The aroma of Fennel is peculiarly sweet. The scent and taste are commonly compared to that of licorice. This natural sweetness can be useful for avoiding unhealthy sweets and sugar. Adding a drop or two to a glass of water or healthy juice can help curb cravings.* 

Fennel essential oil is included in two of doTERRA’s proprietary blends. It is contained in ClaryCalm® monthly blend for women, as well as DigestZen® digestive blend. 

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