Commonly used for treating: Appetite Loss, Indigestion

Origins: Fennel grows wild in most of Europe. The ancient Romans and Greeks advocated the strongly flavoured seeds to ward off evil spirits, give them strength, kill fleas and also sweeten the breath. The Romans also believed it could help promote good vision as well as a cure for obesity. These perennial plants are cultivated in many parts of Europe, commonly in France, Italy and Germany. It is commonly used as a herb for flavouring fish dishes. The seeds, which smell of aniseed, are used in liquorice. The essential oil is extracted from the crushed seeds and has an anise like peppery smell.

Therapeutic Effects: Noted as a mild diuretic and a mild laxative. Has been found to be effective for colic, digestive problems and constipation. Helpful to use for menopausal problems, nausea and obesity. Useful for the relief of kidney stones. It is a common ingredient in baby gripe water. Believed to be helpful for increasing milk yield during breast feeding.

Cautionary Note: Should not be used during pregnancy. Avoid if you suffer from epilepsy. Can cause skin irritation. Not to be used on young children. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If ingested seek medical help. Can irritate if used undiluted. Store in a cool dark place. There may be other cautions not listed.

About TheraPRO Essential Oils: Essential oils are the subtle, aromatic and volatile liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of herbs, bushes, shrubs and trees, through distillation.

TheraPro Essential Oils, Blends and Fusions are created from 100% pure essential oils carefully selected from around the world. The Blends and Fusions are combined to produce specific aromatherapy effects. All TheraPro Essential Oils are packaged in a glass bottle that comes with a removable reducer insert for easy "drip" dispensing and a black plastic tamper proof cap.