# Fennel, Sweet

> Sweet fennel seed, organically grown in Hungary and steam-distilled: a sweet licorice scent, calming yet energizing, to be used very sparingly and with real care. Not for pregnancy or young children.

Price: 26.00 USD · in stock

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A sweet licorice scent, warm and distinctive, strong enough to carry a whole blend on its own. Emotionally, sweet fennel is said to ease tension without the mildly sedative quality of many relaxing oils; with rosemary, it makes a blend that feels both calming and energizing.It is steam-distilled from the organically grown seeds of Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce in Hungary. Use it very sparingly or it will take over; rose geranium and clary sage soften its distinctive scent.DetailsBotanical name: Foeniculum vulgare var. dulceOrigin: Hungary, organically grownMethod: steam-distilled from the seedsBlends well with: basil, geranium, lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary and sandalwoodShelf life: about 2 to 3 years after opening; store in the dark, refrigerated, and decant half-full bottles into smaller, full onesHow to useFennel can irritate the skin, and may sensitize it if oxidized. Maximum dermal use: IFRA 0.2%; Tisserand 2.5%, based on estragole contentDo not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with epilepsy, endometriosis or an estrogen-dependent cancer, or on young children, including any child under 5Robert Tisserand notes possible drug interactions and reproductive hormone modulation, potential carcinogenicity from estragole, and that it may inhibit blood clottingUse caution with diabetes or its medications, anticoagulant medications, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disordersA bottle for the experienced blender, used by the drop and with respect.