DESCRIPTION:
Fennel is a biennial or perennial herb, with green feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers. The plant can grow up to 2 meters in height. Fennel sweet oil has herby, slightly spicy smell, much like aniseed and it is clear in viscosity. It is organically cultivated and is “Indian Organic Certified”.
BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood
CONSTITUENTS:
The main chemical components of fennel oil are a-pinene, myrcene, fenchone, trans-anethole, methyl chavicol, limonene, 1,8-cineole and anisic aldehyde.
COMMON NAMES:
Fenkel and Roman fennel, Fennel, Sweet Fennel
USES:
The fennel sweet oil is widely used for its therapeutic properties and helps in congestion, sinus and cough. It is also useful in digestion, gout, lupus, menopause, rheumatoid arthritis and weight loss. With its slightly spicy smell, it is also used in deodorants, perfumes, home cleaners and various facial and skin care products.
CERTIFICATION:
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.
Botonical Name |
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Foeniculum vulgare dulce |
CAS # |
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8006-84-6 |
Country of Origin |
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France |
Color & Odor |
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colourless or pale yellow oil with a very sweet, but slightly spicy aroma. |
Solubility |
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Soluble in alcohol and oils but insoluble in water. |
Specific Gravity |
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0.95300 - 0.97300 @ 25.00 °C |
Optical Rotation |
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(+21.00)- (+24.00) |
Refractive Index |
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1.51000 - 1.56200 @ 20.00 °C. |
Flash Point |
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145.00 °F |
Extraction Method |
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Steam distillation |