Fennel (sweet)
Foeniculum Vulgare
Description:
Biennial or perennial herb up to 6ft 6in/2m high, with feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers. There are two varieties of fennel, bitter and sweet. Bitter fennel is not recommended for aromatherapy use. The name derived from the Latin foenum, meaning hay, descriptive of the plants musty fragrance
Actions:
aperitif, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant (to circulation), splenetic, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the crushed seeds.
Characteristics:
Sweet fennel is a colourless to pale yellow liquid, with a very sweet, anise like, slightly earthy-peppery scent. It blends well with rose geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood.
Perfume:
Scent:
Sweet, anise-like, earthy, peppery
Key Qualities:
Stimulating, balancing, restorative, revitalising, purifying, cleansing
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Bruises, dull, oily, mature complexions.
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Cellulitis, obesity, edema, rheumatism
Digestive System:
Anorexia, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccoughs, nausea
Reproductive System:
Amenorrhea, insufficient milk in nursing mothers, menopausal problems
Respiratory System:
Asthma, bronchitis
Other Uses:
Treats pyorrhea
Safety Data:
WARNING: Use in moderation, this oils should not be used by people who suffer epilepsy, children under 6 or pregnant women.
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