Botanically known as Foeniculum vulgaredulce, Fennel is a flowering perennial plant that is a member of the Apiaceae (carrot) family. The plant bears yellow flowers and has feathery leaves.
Comparison Between Organic & Conventional
| How Crop is Grown | Organic | Conventional |
|---|---|---|
| No toxic & persitient pesticides | √ | X |
| No synthentic growth hormones | √ | X |
| No petroleum-based fertilizers | √ | X |
| No cloning | √ | X |
| How Product is Processed | Organic | Conventional |
| No artificial colors or flavors | √ | √ |
| No artificial preservatives | √ | √ |
| No irradiated products/ingredients | √ | √ |
| No GMOs | √ | √ |
Note / Strength of Aroma: Fennel Essential Oil is sweet, yet somewhat spicy and peppery with a licorice-like (Anise) note. It is a top to middle note and is sometimes used within natural fragrancing.
Blends With
Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cypress, dill, fir, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, orange, pine, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, and tangerine.
