Essential Oil - Fennel, sweet

Fennel is a warming oil that improves circulation, relieves flatulence, reduces stress and soothes stomach and menstrual cramping. 

Best ways to use Fennel essential oil:

• Direct Palm / Nasal Inhaler: Place a drop of oil in the palm of your hand, gently rub the hands together, cup your hands around your nose and take a deep breath in through the nose. You can also add several drops to nasal inhaler and breathe in throughout the day. You can repeat multiple times though out the day.
• Diffuser: Fennel is a great addition to add to a respiratory (add frankincense and eucalyptus) blend or an antimicrobial blend to diffuse throughout house (blend with lavender and lemongrass).
• Add to a carrier oil and apply to abdomen to relieve flatulence and cramping (great to add with peppermint).
• Add to a massage oil to relive muscle aches (great with peppermint and lavender).
• Add a couple of drops to a facial steam bath to help break up mucus (great with peppermint or black spruce).

Other oils it blends well with:

lavender, rose geranium and sandalwood

Fun facts: The Greeks consumed fennel to build courage and to prolong life.  The English household of King Edward I consumed more than 8 pounds of fennel a month.

Cautions: known as non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Can cause mild skin irritation. Contraindicated during pregnancy and for breast-feeding mothers.  Avoid in cases of epilepsy and estrogen-linked cancers. Use in low concentration.