A pale yellow oil with a sweet aniseed odour not to be confused with bitter fennel which should not be used in aromatherapy this oil is distilled from seeds selected from several east european countries its main use outside aromatherapy is in flavourings for aniseed type liquors particularly in francesweet fennel in the form of fennel tea has long been used to reduce bloating and improve digestion try the following massage blend 2 drops of sweet fennel 1 drop of bergamot and 1 drop o