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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