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FENNEL
Plant Origin: Australia, Spain.
Action: Stimulates estrogen production,
facilitates birthing, increases lactation, promotes digestion,
reduces indigestion, supports the heart and respiratory
system, expels worms, stimulating to the circulatory and
respiratory systems. It is antiseptic, antispasmodic, and
analgesic.
Traditional Uses:
For hundreds of years, fennel seeds have been used as a
digestive aid to balance menstrual cycles. Recently it has
been used in mouthwashes and toothpastes.
Other Uses: Fennel oil may be used for indigestion,
stimulating the cardiovascular system, constipation,
digestion, balancing hormones, supporting pancreatic function,
PMS, and stimulating the respiratory system. It may break up
fluids and toxins, and cleanse the tissues.
Application: Apply topically mixed with massage oil.
Add to food or water as a dietary supplement or flavoring.
Companion Oils: Basil, geranium, lavender, lemon,
rosemary, and sandalwood.
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