A-CAM Fennel Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
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FENNEL (SWEET) (FRANCE) (FOENICULUM VULGARE-UMBELLIFERAE)
This sweet fennel oil is distilled from the dried crushed seeds. Fennel is widely grown throughout the world; India, Asia, the Mediterranean, America and Europe. Sweet fennel oil has a very sweet, fresh smell, reminiscent of aniseed. Because of its effect on hormones and its diuretic qualities it is valuable oil for reducing obesity. Although all parts of the plant are aromatic, it is the seeds that are crushed and distilled for the essential oil. This is usually colorless, sometimes a very pale yellow.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Anethole, up to 60%, 5% to 6% estragon. Others are anisic aldehyde, camphene, d-fenchone, dipentene, estragol, fenone, phellandrene, and pinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known
SIDE EFFECTS: In some cases, skin and respiratory system, allergic reactions.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known. PROPERTIES: Stimulation of gastrointestinal motility; feeling of fullness. Antispasmodic in higher concentrations; anti-microbial, in vitro.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Appetite control for some, upon smelling. Smell for hiccups, nausea, and vomiting. Also effective for colic.
HERBAL TEA: Try a cup of the tea for heartburn or appetite control. To brew, use 1 teaspoon of the crushed fennel seeds per cup of boiling water.