Fennel has a sweet, distinctive licorice-like aroma and is known to ease stress, aid in digestion and bruises, relieve gas and indigestion, and has a mild sedative effect while still uplifting. In skincare, Fennel is used to help with dull and oily complexions and is good for mature skin. It is known to be analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, and vermifuge.