Foeniculum vulgare is the botanical name of Fennel plant species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a member of the family Apiaceae. Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice. It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb.
Basic Information
Common Name fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Country of Origin: Southern Europe
Major Chemical constituents: Anethole, fenchene
Obtained from: Seed
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Pale Yellow to slightly darker colour
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.5250 to 1.5370
Optical Rotation +5° to +16.30°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.976 to 0.980
Color & OdorPale yellow to yellow liquid with Characteristic lemon rind odor
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity0.845 – 0.859 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation+60 – +70 @ 20°C
Refractive Index1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C
Flash Point49°C
Product Name (English)
:
Lemon Oil
Product Name (Botacinal)
:
Citrus limonum
Product Code
:
LJPC-NEO-082
CAS#
:
84929-31-7
Country of Origin
:
Italy
Color & Odor
:
Pale yellow to yellow liquid with Characteristic lemon rind odor
Solubility
:
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity
:
0.845 – 0.859 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation
:
+60 – +70 @ 20°C
Refractive Index
:
1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C
Flash Point
:
49°C
Description
:
Lemon Oil is derived from the Lemon tree- which is a small thorny evergreen tree native to India. Having good medicinal and aromatherapy properties- it assists in providing relief from headaches & migraines as well as for treating rheumatism and arthritis. It is also used for clearing varied skin related problems.
Common Names
:
Cedro oil.
Blends With
:
Lavender, sandalwood, rose, benzoin, geranium, eucalyptus, fennel, neroli, juniper and elemi.
Constituents
:
a-terpinene- b-bisabolene- linalool- limonene, nerol, trans-a-bergamotene -Citral- Dipentene- Linalol- Geraniol
Uses
:
Lemon oil helps in soothing as well as relieving headaches & migraines and is very helpful for treating rheumatism and arthritis. It is also used for clearing skin problems related to acne, greasy skin- removing dead skin cells and easing painful cold sores. It also helps in mouth ulcers- herpes and insect bites.
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