FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare, F. officianale, Anethum foeniculum)

Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the plant in Germany, Spain.

SAFETY: Contains low levels of ketones. Avoid during pregnancy, or with small children. Lowers thyroid production-do not use with hypo-thyroid conditions. Avoid with tumours. Chemical class: phenyl ether. Slight ketone content.

USAGE HISTORY: Long established as a medicinal herb in Chinese, Hindu, Roman, and Greek medicines.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Warming, improves circulation
• Improves digestion, relieves gas (Antispasmodic, antiemetic, hepatic, antiseptic, galactagogue, carminative)
• Detoxifier, decreases fluid retention, stimulates liver cleansing, reduces cellulite, encourages metabolism of stored fat
• Disinfectant (Antibacterial)
• Repels insects (Parasiticide, vermifuge)
• Laxative
• Increases milk production for lactating mothers
• Relieves menstrual pain-estrogen like action, facilitates delivery in childbirth
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top to middle note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Aids detoxification from nicotine, alcohol, drugs
• Enhances strength and courage
• Energy field protection-fortifies healthy boundaries
• Chakra: Root