Fragrance profile: Warm, spicy and sweet, with gentle, rounded anise-like heart notes Psychological function: Sweet fennel has a balancing, regulating and uplifting effect that is helpful with mood swings, withdrawal with worrying, and emotional overwhelm or turmoil in general. Fennel promotes free and easy breathing when inhaled or used diluted in chest rubs. This oil is also unsurpassed for helping digestion, from mild discomfort through to bloating, colic and such like. Topical use: In dilution, Fennel is useful for dry and mature types of skin. It can help revitalize tired, cold skin, and, like Cardamom and Cajeput, can be used to warm up and prepare the muscles for sports or other physical activities.