Description Fennel Essential Oil Medicinal Use: Used in aromatherapy to relieve minor skin irritation, cuts, bruises, and burns; to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprain, strain, and rheumatoid arthritis; as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort; and to help relieve colds and cough. Fennel Essential Oil is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive upset including bloating and flatulence; and to help relieve the pain associated with menstruation. Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Pine, Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary Latin: Feoniculum vulgare Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cultivation: Certified Organic Plant Part: Seed Country of Origin: Egypt Aroma: Sweet, fresh, similar to licorice Explore More: Essential Oils What is a Steam Distilled Essential Oil? The plant material, in this case, the seeds, is placed into a still; steam is then passed through, which causes the oil to vaporize, the mixture of steam and essential oil then passes through a series of cooling tubes in order to condense the mixture back to a liquid form. This distillate is then traditionally collected in a Florentine flask which further separates the essential oil from the water-based hydrosol. Traditionally, the majority of essential oils are steam distilled. Made in Canada using domestic and imported ingredients.