Origin of Fennel essential oil:
The name is derived from the Latin word 'foenum' which means 'hay'. In Medieval times it was known as 'Fenkle' and was a very popular herb with the ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Romans who believed it conveyed longevity, courage and strength as well as warding of spirits.

Description of Fennel oil: 
Fennel grows up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height, the ultimate leaves very numerous, filiform, the superior leaves with sheaths longer than the blade. It is closely related to sweet and bitter fennel commercially produced for either the seed which is used as a spice or the essential oil extracted from the seed. The essential oil of sweet fennel is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, perfumery and as a food additive. Extensive research has been conducted on the chemical composition of volatile oils of sweet fennel.

Appearance: Thin liquid

Aroma : : Sweet, somewhat spicy, licorice-like (Anise) aroma 

ColorColorless to pale yellow

Chemical constituents: Fennel oil has various chemical compounds that include trans-anethole, a-pinene, myrcene, fenchone, methyl chavicol, limonene, cineole and anisic aldehyde.