PRODUCT NO.: 1-0390 GCC: DS-GK
COMMON NAME: Sweet Fennel, Roman Fennel, Garden Fennel, French Fennel
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Foeniculum vulgare, F. officinale, F. capillaceum, Anethum foeniculum, F. vulgare var. dulce
FAMILY NAME: Apiaceae (Umbrella, Carrot)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Mediterranean
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Egypt, France, Italy, Greece
HISTORY INFORMATION: The Romans and Greeks used it to lose weight, promote courage and prolong life. Romans used it for eye problems, especially to improve the sight. The Hindus and Chinese used it for snake and scorpion bites. Fennel was thought to ward off evil spirits during the middle ages. Under the reign of King Edward I of England, his household consumed eight pounds of fennel a month. It is reported that fennel stimulates estrogen in women making it helpful for menstrual problems. Traditionally used for obesity.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Used for treating animals to ease digestion and to stimulate appetite. There is an essential oil made from the leaves without seeds. There is some confusion on bitter and sweet fennel; while some sources do not cite a difference, there is, in fact, a slight chemical difference. Used to treat alcoholics.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A perennial herb growing up to 6 feet high with feathery leaves and yellow flowers. Sweet fennel is slightly shorter than bitter fennel and the leaves are more divided.
PARTS PROCESSED: Seeds. No plant material.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled
COLOR RANGE: Clear to light yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Ether. Anethole up to 60% (bitter much less), limonene, phellandrene.
YIN\YANG: Yin
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antibacterial, antidote, antiemetic, antifungal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aperitif, appetite depressant, astringent, calmative, carminative, decongestant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, galactagogue. Hepatic, insect repellent, laxative, regulator (female reproductive system), resolvent, revitalizing, stimulant (uterine contractions, estrogen), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. Used to improve circulation, improve digestion, soothe and purify the intestines, relieve flatulence, reduce cellulite, reduce stress, promote sleep, help breathing, relieve pain and menstrual discomfort, increase lactation, as a disinfectant and to repel insects.
MENTAL USES: I no longer settle for less than what I want. I may have the life I want. I am healing. I am getting better.
EMOTIONAL USES: Denial of or not wanting to admit to abuse or damage, making the best of a bad situation TO relief, help at last, knowing things will get better, thankful.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate damage to the energy field from environmental causes, especially radiation from the air, ground, technology, nuclear power plants and power lines, medical treatments and operations. You are a strong person and have survived this damage. Sweet Fennel will heal the damage and allow the sweetness to come back into your life. Because there may be negative energy forms ejected from your field as you heal, you need to use this oil within a sacred space.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, massage, mist spray, steam inhalation.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, do not use with anise and coriander, avoid in pregnancy, with epilepsy or with kidney problems.
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