Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. With similar-tasting anise, it is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. Fennel oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried fruits of Foeniculum vulgare. The oil is pale yellow to brownish-yellow in colour. The product has a characteristic sweet, green, earthy, spicy note. Anethole and fenchone are major components in Fennel oil. The oil is mainly used in oral care formulations and flavouring applications, especially in beverages