{"product_id":"αιθέριο-έλαιο-μάραθος-fennel-essential-oil","title":"Essential Oil Fennel (Fennel), for pharmaceutical \u0026 cosmetic use","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics of Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is native to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea coast and along riverbanks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an extremely flavorful herb used in cooking and, along with the similarly flavored anise, is one of the main ingredients of absinthe. Fennel or Florence finocchio is a cultivar with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant fennel (Ferula communis) is a large, coarse plant with a pungent aroma that grows wild in the Mediterranean region and is only occasionally cultivated in gardens. Other species of the genus Ferula are also called giant fennel, but they are not culinary herbs.\u003cbr\u003eIn North America, fennel can be found growing in the same habitat and alongside the native species osha (Ligusticum porteri) and Lomatium, relatives in the parsley family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek name for fennel is marathōn (márathon) or márathos, and the site of the famous Battle of Marathon literally means a field of fennel. The word is first attested in Mycenaean Linear B as ma-ra-tu-wo. In Hesiod’s Theogony, Prometheus steals the live coal of fire from the gods in a hollow fennel stalk.                                                        \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel was highly valued by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used it as medicine, food and an insect repellent. A fennel tea was believed to give courage to warriors before battle. According to Greek mythology, Prometheus used a giant fennel stalk to carry fire from Olympus to Earth. Emperor Charlemagne required fennel to be cultivated on all imperial farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtymology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFennel came into Old English from Old French fenoil, which in turn derived from Latin faeniculum, the diminutive of faenum, meaning \"hay\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel essential oil from the seeds and aerial parts of the plant, obtained by steam distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical composition of fennel essential oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e         \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic character of fennel seeds comes from volatile oils that impart mixed aromas, such as trans-anethole and estragole (licorice-like), fenchone (mint and camphor), limonene, 1-octen-3-ol (mushroom). Other phytochemicals found in fennel fruits include polyphenols such as rosmarinic acid and luteolin, among others in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1382\" class\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1424\" class\u003eFennel essential oil is used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1534\" class\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1534\" class\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eTopically (diluted)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a carrier oil for abdominal massage to relieve bloating and cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1620\" class\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1620\" class\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eIn aromatherapy\u003c\/strong\u003e for balancing the nervous system and reducing appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1809\" class\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1809\" class\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eIn cosmetology\u003c\/strong\u003e for skin firming and combating fluid retention.                                                                                            \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1382\" class\u003eChinese Medicine - Ayurveda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2305\" class\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, fennel is used to warm the body, strengthen Yang, and relieve “cold” in the stomach that causes discomfort, cramps and diarrhea.\u003cbr\u003eIn Ayurveda, it is considered gentle and balancing for all three doshas, mainly Vata and Kapha. It is used to enhance digestion, regulate appetite and eliminate toxins (ama) from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eUseful tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The use of fennel essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and by children.\u003cbr\u003e- Essential oils are intended for external use and should always be used diluted in a carrier oil or other medium.\u003cbr\u003e- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"5ml with inner stopper","offer_id":41629715038390,"sku":"PO104022","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml with a dropper","offer_id":41629715071158,"sku":"PO104616","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20ml with a dropper","offer_id":41629715103926,"sku":"PO104734","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml with a dropper","offer_id":50498094399828,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml with a dropper","offer_id":50498094432596,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8775\/0070\/files\/aitherio-elaio-marathos-fennel-farmakeftikis-kallintikis-khrisis-8786766.png?v=1785580876","url":"https:\/\/ivgerinospharmacy.com\/en\/products\/fennel-essential-oil-fennel-essential-oil","provider":"Avgerinos Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}