# Fennel Vitality essential oil

> A licorice-scented culinary oil distilled from fennel seed, Vitality-labeled for flavoring recipes and supporting an after-meal routine.

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Type: Vitality (dietary) oil

## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Foeniculum vulgare
- **Plant part:** Seeds
- **Extraction:** Steam-distilled
- **Aroma:** Sweet, licorice-like
- **Origin:** Mediterranean

## Key constituents

- **trans-Anethole** (70-90%) — The dominant compound; gives fennel its sweet, licorice-like flavor and aroma
- **Fenchone** — A minor ketone contributing a slightly bitter-camphoraceous facet

## How to use it

- **In the kitchen:** 1 drop with fish, roasted vegetables, or Mediterranean dishes, per label directions.
- **In a capsule:** Per label directions.

## Safety

- Food-grade Vitality oil for internal use per label directions; those pregnant, nursing, or with a hormone-sensitive condition should consult a doctor first.


_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._