Aromatherapy Oils - Fennel

Botanical name: Foeniculum Vulgare
Botanical family: Umbelliferae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Seeds

Origin: Mediterranean region, Central Europe, India, Japan, Asia and America

Description: Aniseed like and euphoric, powerful and pungent but sweet

Properties and Indications:

• Diuretic
• Digestive stimulant
• Excellent for halitosis and gum/throat infections
• Powerful expectorant - mucousy discharge (sinusitis)
• Highly antiseptic especially on the respiratory and excretory systems
• Carminative - relieves flatulence, can speed up slow digestion
• Galactogogue - insufficiency of milk in nursing mothers
• Thrush, cystitis
• Excellent for hangovers - inhalations and massage
• One of the best oils for losing weight

Personality:

• Highly euphoric

Blending:

• Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Niaouli, Rose, Sandalwood

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