Description

Definition Fennel oil

Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the ripe fruits of Foeniculum vulgare Miller, ssp. vulgare var. vulgare.

Generic name: Foeniculi amari fructus aetheroleum.

English names: Fennel oil.

Farsi names: Esans raziyaneh.

Fennel oil is clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid.

Type of active substance:

Compound name	Percentage
α-pinene	1-10
Limonene	0.9-5
Fenchone	12-25
Estragole	Maximum 6.0
Cis-anethole	Maximum 0.5
Trans-anethole	55-75
Anisaldehyde	Maximum 2.0

Fennel oil health benefits: Fennel Oil is most effectively used to solve digestive problems. It is known to ease irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, colic, nausea, dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence and even eating disorders like anorexia. Fennel oil contains a chemical compound called anethole which can reduce certain symptoms of menstruation such as pain, cramping and excess bleeding. Fennel Oil has a calming and strengthening effect on a person’s mental and emotional state. Fennel Oil works as a detoxifying agent to purify the body. It helps flush out toxins and waste matter like uric acid, blood urea, etc. Fennel Oil works as a diuretic, ensuring adequate amounts of urination. This in turn facilitates proper digestion, maintains optimal levels of blood pressure and keeps the kidneys healthy and functioning. Applying Fennel Oil to open wounds and cuts protects them from getting septic or getting infected. This is especially effective in protecting post-operative incisions. Fennel Oil shouldn’t be used in large quantities as this can prove to be harmful. Additionally, it should not be used by pregnant women or epilepsy patients.