Fennel Oil:
1. Aroma & Appearance
•Scent: Sweet, earthy, and slightly spicy with a licorice-like aroma.
•Color: Typically clear to pale yellow.
•Consistency: Thin and light.
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🧪 2. Key Chemical Components
•Anethole (major active compound): Provides the characteristic licorice scent and many medicinal properties.
•Fenchone & Estragole: Contribute to its refreshing and energizing profile.
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🌡️ 3. Therapeutic Properties
•Digestive Aid: Helps relieve bloating, gas, cramps, and indigestion.
•Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation internally and externally.
•Antioxidant: Protects against oxidative stress and aging.
•Detoxifying: Assists the body in flushing out toxins.
•Antispasmodic: Relieves muscle spasms and menstrual cramps.
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🧴 4. Uses in Aromatherapy & Wellness
•Promotes relaxation and emotional balance.
•Can help reduce appetite and sugar cravings.
•Supports hormonal balance in women (e.g., PMS or menopause symptoms).
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🧖‍♀️ 5. Skin & Hair Benefits
•May help with cellulite, puffiness, and detoxifying skin.
•Used in some natural skin toners or massage oils due to its firming and rejuvenating effects.
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⚠️ 6. Safety & Precautions
•Should be diluted before topical use (e.g., with carrier oils).
•Not recommended for pregnant women, infants, or people with epilepsy or estrogen-dependent cancers due to its hormonal effects.
•Always perform a patch test before use on skin.