FENNEL OIL
MODE OF EXTRACION-
Fennel oil is extracted by the mode of steam distillation.
USES-
Fennel oil not only improves digestion but also reduces bad breath and body odor that originates in the intestines. Fennel also acts as an excellent digestive aid to relieve abdominal cramps, gas and bloating. Fennel also calms the dry, hacking cough of bronchitis. It has a balancing effect on the female reproductive system and increases the flow of body energy.
It detoxifies the body and is useful when suffering from hangover.
Not only does it act as tonic for the liver kidney and spleen but also to reduce cellulite as well as easing constipation and flatulence.
It has a cleansing and tonic action on the skin and also helps keep wrinkles at bay.
It can also be used for skin disorder conjunctivitis and blepharitis of the eye
It is used as an antispasmodic, diuretic, antimicrobial.
PROPERTIES-
Light yellow oily liquid with characteristic odor of fennel .The main constituents are anethole, fenchon, limonene and apinene.
Product Name : Fennel oil
Batch no : BA/USP/FM-24-1011211
Mfg. Date : 10 Nov 2021
Expiry Date : 09 Oct 2024
Botanical name : Foeniculum vulgare dulce
INCI name : Foeniculum vulgare dulce seed oil
Date of retest : 09 Oct 2022
Testing protocol: As per USP
Oragnoleptic properties
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Specification
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Test Method
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Result
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Appearance
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Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid
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Visual
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Complies
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Odour
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A cool, sweet, anethole like odour
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Sensory
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)
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In House Method
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Complies
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Physical Characteristic
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Refractive index @ 20 oC
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1.505 to 1.565
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BA-QC-016-008
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1.534
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Specific gravity @ 25 oC
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0.940 to 0.978
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BA-QC-016-007
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0.965
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Optical rotation
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-18.5 to +26.5
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BA-QC-016-048
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+12.5
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Acid value
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NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm
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BA-QC-016-001
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0.35
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Water content
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0.20% Max
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BA-QC-016-047
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0.15
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Chromatographic Analysis:%
Anethole
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65 to 92
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By GC
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92.26
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In the mention of the above product is of standards quality.
Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C
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