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Sweet Fennel Essential Oil
(eugenia
caryophylatta)
Characteristics
A colorless to pale
yellow liquid with a very
sweet, anise-like, slightly earthy peppery scent. Biennial or perennial
herb up to 6 feet high, with feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Bruises, dull skin,
oily skin, mature complexions,
pyorrhea, cellulitis, obesity, edema, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis,
anorexia, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccough, nausea,
menopausal problems, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
diuretic, expectorant, laxative, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by
steam distillation of the crushed
seeds.
Blends
Well With
Geranium, Lavender,
Rose, Sandalwood
Cautions
Non-irritant,
relatively non-toxic, narcotic in
large doses. Oil should not be used by epileptics or during pregnancy.
Use in moderation.
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