Status: Biodynamic - Demeter Latin: Foeniculum vulgare Family: Umbelliferae Country: Italy Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: Seeds Odor: Sweet, licorice-like Aromatherapy Uses:: Sweet licorice scent detoxifies the body while strengthening the liver. Used for balancing hormones and its anti-aging properties in skin remedies. aperitif, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, neuromuscular-reflex in CNS & spinal cord, psycho active, cholagogue, cicatrizant, digestive(carminative, splenic, stomachic, depurative, diuretic), expectorant, laxative, restorative Skin: astringent for dull, dry, watery, oily and mature skin types; aids corns Respiratory: asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, whooping cough, pulmonary congestion, difficulty in breathing- disorders of nervous origin Muscular/Skeletal: rheumatism, acts as slight muscle analgesic, paralysis, lumbago Immune: flu preventative Digestive: gum disease, anorexia(MDR), dyspepsia, spasmodic colitis, colic, constipation, hiccups, nausea, detoxification from alcohol, nicotine Endocrine: endocrine stimulant Nervous Brain/ Mind: nerve tonic, eases nervous tension Emotional/Energetic: Increases inner strength and courage Blends well with: clary sage, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, geranium, lavender, rose, orange, sage, ylang ylang Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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