100% Pure Therapeutic 1 ST Grade Essential Oils Glass Amber Bottle with Euro Cap TOP QUALITY - FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE How to mix essential oil with carrier oil One teaspoon or 5ml of carrier oil should be put into a small clean dish. Drop 3 drops of essential oil and mix well. This will make 3% strength blend and is ready to use. Always make a fresh blend to use and keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Aromatherapy oil has a short storage life after it has been blended. What is essential oil ? Essential oils are the whole substances, which gives plants their scent. The essences are extracted, usually by steam distillation from herbs, spices, and flowers, wood and resins. Being highly concentrated they are used diluted with carrier oils. Our oils are supplied in blue bottles for a longer shelf life because of their sensitivity to light. Inhalation and Face Steaming Add 3-5 drops of essential oil to a bowl of steaming water and agitate. Cover head with a towel and inhale vapor of the essential oils for up to 10 minutes. Repeat several times a day if necessary. Fennel Benefits: Amenorrhea, asthma, breast congestion, breast feeding, bronchitis, bruises, candida, cellulite, constipation, cramps, dyspepsia, edema, flatulence, fluid retention, hangover, hiccups, indigestion, insufficient milk (nursing mothers), loss of appetite, mature skin, nausea, rheumatism. The galactagogue action of this oil may be advantageous for new mothers experiencing breast congestion while breast feeding. Fennel may be added to a blend with carrier oil and massaged into the congested area. Remember to wash the area before feeding. Shelf Time: 3 years when it is store in a cool dry place protected from sunlight.