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All About FENNEL
March 9 2006 at 7:55 AM Sunset (no login)
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Medicinal Uses for Fennel Essential Oil:
Fennel as an essential oil is sweet and warm. It is extracted by steam distillation of the squashed seeds.
For abdominal craps use 1 to 2 drops of the essential oil, a teaspoon of honey and a cup of warm water
For hiccups take 1 to 2 drops with sugar
It has been used in creams or body lotions to tighten and enlarge breasts.
When added to body lotions fennel acts as a moisturizer.
Used in the bath or aroma lamp, fennel oil has a great calming affect. For a great stress relieving scent try mixing fennel, rose, and sandalwood oils.
Fennel oil helps neutralize toxicity in the body so it is great for use after drinking too much alcohol or in smoking. Use 1 to 3 drops, diluted, two or three times a day.
In laboratory studies, fennel oil was found to increase movement of the stomach and counteracted spasms of the smooth gut muscles. This may be why fennel has received a reputation of helping with flatulence/gas/ "letting go of the wind."
One study showed the volatile oil aggravated chemical liver damage, but recent research shows that a compound in fennel, anethal, protects against chemical toxicity.
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(no login) warnings/side effects March 9 2006, 8:00 AM
Before Using: Tell your doctor if you ...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine
are breastfeeding
have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease
Dosage: Talk with your caregiver about how much Fennel you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Fennel. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
To store this medicine: Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.
Drug and Food Interactions: Do not take Fennel without talking to your doctor first if you are taking:
Antibiotics (examples: Cipro® ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin (Levaquin®))
Warnings:
Before taking Fennel, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Fennel preparations, other than Fennel honey and Fennel seed infusions (or other preparations containing an equal amount of essential oil), should not be used during pregnancy (2)
Fennel preparations, other than Fennel honey, should not be used for infants and toddlers (2)
Do not use Fennel if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder) (4)
Do not use Fennel for a long time or in large amounts (2)
Do not take if you have an allergy to carrots, celery, or mugwort (3)
Side Effects: Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
Chest pain
Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin
Other Possible Side Effects: You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.
Vomiting (throwing up) and nausea (upset stomach) (3)
Using too much Fennel may cause you to become sun sensitive which may cause your skin to easily burn (3)
Seizures (convulsions) (5)
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EVE MEMBERS Quick review March 10 2006, 10:44 PM
*Fennel seeds have been used for thousands of years.
*Stimulate breast growth in 2 ways:
1.phytoestrogen
2.prolactin stimulant
*Fennel seeds contain a phytoestrogen compound known as estragole.
ESTRAGOLE=stimulates growth of the mammory glands.
*Its hormone balancing properties can also premote menstruation and ease the discomfort of menopause.
*promote the secretion of bile in the liver aiding in the digestion of fats.
*Fennel seeds make a great weight loss herb. They are an appetite suppressant and a diuretic.
*the seeds can boost libido.
*Increase milk secretion
WARNING: FENNEL OIL SHOULD BE AVIODED-IT IS POISONOUS IF INGESTED!
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Molly
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EVE MEMBERS Re: All About FENNEL March 13 2006, 9:42 PM
Fennel is a galactogogue, a substance which increases a mother's milk supply, and a popular choice for breast enhancement formulatons. In European herbal tradition taking fennel alone can encourage breast growth. In any list of herbs for increasing a mother's milk or for promoting breast growth, it is likely that fennel will feature strongly.
Fennel has also become known as a treatment for any conditions related to hormonal imbalance, such as PMS and other menstrual irregularities and the symtoms of the menopause. Its other popular use is for its digestive and carminative properties for which it enjoys an unparalled reputation, being renowned since earliest times for relieving indigestion and intestinal gas and acting effectively in cases of colic. It's said to provide relief from the symptoms of IBS.
Fennel is also anti-spasmodic in nature and affects the nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to prevent or relieve spasms of muscles; it's hepatic and affects the liver and the body's detoxification systems due to its ability to tone, strengthen, detoxify and heal the liver; it's anti-inflammatory and affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to counteract inflammation; it's diuretic and detoxifies the organism by stimulating the production of urine and the elimination of toxins through the urine; it's choleretic and furthers its reputation as a digestive aid by increasing the liver's production of bile; it's anti-microbial and has actions against a range of bacteria as well as various fungi and yeasts; and it's proven useful as a way of improving the palability of herbal preparations containing other less-agreeable herbs.
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Molly
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EVE MEMBERS Fennel as food March 18 2006, 6:46 AM
Fennel is commonly used as a food flavouring, with the leaves, the stems, the bulb and the seeds all being used. The leaves are chopped and added to soups, salads, mayonnaise, dips, sauces, fish stock, stuffings, bouquet garni and court bouillon, and are often used with pork, veal and fish, in all cases adding a lively taste. The sweeter-tasting stems are also added to soups and salads, are used for savouring stews and stir-fry vegetables, and are placed under grilled or barbecued fish. The bulb can be eaten raw in salads, giving it both flavour and crunch, and it can also be added as a vegetable to stews or sauteed like an onion to add flavour to pasta or meat sauce. In Italy the bulb is lightly sauteed in olive oil, seasoned only with a little freshly cracked pepper and salt, making it a light and savoury foil for roasted meats. The seeds are used when the most pungent flavour of fennel is required and are commonly found in sausages, pickles, lamb, duck and pork dishes, and as an important ingredient in curries and in breads. Fennel bread is a rustic loaf which combines the seeds with calamata olives and tomatoes. The sauteed seeds are often used in barbecue seasonings, especially rub for salmon. (taken from www.vortexhealth.net)
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Jessica
(Login Jessica207) ??? August 1 2006, 11:22 PM
So can fennel only be used in lotions externally or would it still have an effect on growth if taken in the form of a pill??
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Alison
(Login Alison.) Re: All About FENNEL August 3 2006, 7:37 PM
Fennel is usually eaten but you can use it externally too.
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jools
(no login) fennel - oil or herbs? September 16 2006, 11:02 AM
Hi - I was just wondering about adding fennel to my body lotion for NBE massage. Would you recommend adding fennel oil or actual powder / seeds tp the lotion? Thank you!
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Vicky A
(Login VickyA) Re: All About FENNEL September 17 2006, 10:22 AM
I would think that fennel oil would be much easier to use for external massage than fennel powder.
March 9 2006 at 7:55 AM Sunset (no login)
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Medicinal Uses for Fennel Essential Oil:
Fennel as an essential oil is sweet and warm. It is extracted by steam distillation of the squashed seeds.
For abdominal craps use 1 to 2 drops of the essential oil, a teaspoon of honey and a cup of warm water
For hiccups take 1 to 2 drops with sugar
It has been used in creams or body lotions to tighten and enlarge breasts.
When added to body lotions fennel acts as a moisturizer.
Used in the bath or aroma lamp, fennel oil has a great calming affect. For a great stress relieving scent try mixing fennel, rose, and sandalwood oils.
Fennel oil helps neutralize toxicity in the body so it is great for use after drinking too much alcohol or in smoking. Use 1 to 3 drops, diluted, two or three times a day.
In laboratory studies, fennel oil was found to increase movement of the stomach and counteracted spasms of the smooth gut muscles. This may be why fennel has received a reputation of helping with flatulence/gas/ "letting go of the wind."
One study showed the volatile oil aggravated chemical liver damage, but recent research shows that a compound in fennel, anethal, protects against chemical toxicity.
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Sunset
(no login) warnings/side effects March 9 2006, 8:00 AM
Before Using: Tell your doctor if you ...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine
are breastfeeding
have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease
Dosage: Talk with your caregiver about how much Fennel you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Fennel. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
To store this medicine: Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.
Drug and Food Interactions: Do not take Fennel without talking to your doctor first if you are taking:
Antibiotics (examples: Cipro® ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin (Levaquin®))
Warnings:
Before taking Fennel, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Fennel preparations, other than Fennel honey and Fennel seed infusions (or other preparations containing an equal amount of essential oil), should not be used during pregnancy (2)
Fennel preparations, other than Fennel honey, should not be used for infants and toddlers (2)
Do not use Fennel if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder) (4)
Do not use Fennel for a long time or in large amounts (2)
Do not take if you have an allergy to carrots, celery, or mugwort (3)
Side Effects: Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
Chest pain
Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin
Other Possible Side Effects: You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.
Vomiting (throwing up) and nausea (upset stomach) (3)
Using too much Fennel may cause you to become sun sensitive which may cause your skin to easily burn (3)
Seizures (convulsions) (5)
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Sunset
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EVE MEMBERS Quick review March 10 2006, 10:44 PM
*Fennel seeds have been used for thousands of years.
*Stimulate breast growth in 2 ways:
1.phytoestrogen
2.prolactin stimulant
*Fennel seeds contain a phytoestrogen compound known as estragole.
ESTRAGOLE=stimulates growth of the mammory glands.
*Its hormone balancing properties can also premote menstruation and ease the discomfort of menopause.
*promote the secretion of bile in the liver aiding in the digestion of fats.
*Fennel seeds make a great weight loss herb. They are an appetite suppressant and a diuretic.
*the seeds can boost libido.
*Increase milk secretion
WARNING: FENNEL OIL SHOULD BE AVIODED-IT IS POISONOUS IF INGESTED!
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Molly
(Login MollyH)
EVE MEMBERS Re: All About FENNEL March 13 2006, 9:42 PM
Fennel is a galactogogue, a substance which increases a mother's milk supply, and a popular choice for breast enhancement formulatons. In European herbal tradition taking fennel alone can encourage breast growth. In any list of herbs for increasing a mother's milk or for promoting breast growth, it is likely that fennel will feature strongly.
Fennel has also become known as a treatment for any conditions related to hormonal imbalance, such as PMS and other menstrual irregularities and the symtoms of the menopause. Its other popular use is for its digestive and carminative properties for which it enjoys an unparalled reputation, being renowned since earliest times for relieving indigestion and intestinal gas and acting effectively in cases of colic. It's said to provide relief from the symptoms of IBS.
Fennel is also anti-spasmodic in nature and affects the nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to prevent or relieve spasms of muscles; it's hepatic and affects the liver and the body's detoxification systems due to its ability to tone, strengthen, detoxify and heal the liver; it's anti-inflammatory and affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to counteract inflammation; it's diuretic and detoxifies the organism by stimulating the production of urine and the elimination of toxins through the urine; it's choleretic and furthers its reputation as a digestive aid by increasing the liver's production of bile; it's anti-microbial and has actions against a range of bacteria as well as various fungi and yeasts; and it's proven useful as a way of improving the palability of herbal preparations containing other less-agreeable herbs.
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Molly
(Login MollyH)
EVE MEMBERS Fennel as food March 18 2006, 6:46 AM
Fennel is commonly used as a food flavouring, with the leaves, the stems, the bulb and the seeds all being used. The leaves are chopped and added to soups, salads, mayonnaise, dips, sauces, fish stock, stuffings, bouquet garni and court bouillon, and are often used with pork, veal and fish, in all cases adding a lively taste. The sweeter-tasting stems are also added to soups and salads, are used for savouring stews and stir-fry vegetables, and are placed under grilled or barbecued fish. The bulb can be eaten raw in salads, giving it both flavour and crunch, and it can also be added as a vegetable to stews or sauteed like an onion to add flavour to pasta or meat sauce. In Italy the bulb is lightly sauteed in olive oil, seasoned only with a little freshly cracked pepper and salt, making it a light and savoury foil for roasted meats. The seeds are used when the most pungent flavour of fennel is required and are commonly found in sausages, pickles, lamb, duck and pork dishes, and as an important ingredient in curries and in breads. Fennel bread is a rustic loaf which combines the seeds with calamata olives and tomatoes. The sauteed seeds are often used in barbecue seasonings, especially rub for salmon. (taken from www.vortexhealth.net)
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Jessica
(Login Jessica207) ??? August 1 2006, 11:22 PM
So can fennel only be used in lotions externally or would it still have an effect on growth if taken in the form of a pill??
Edit Message Delete Message
Alison
(Login Alison.) Re: All About FENNEL August 3 2006, 7:37 PM
Fennel is usually eaten but you can use it externally too.
Edit Message Delete Message
jools
(no login) fennel - oil or herbs? September 16 2006, 11:02 AM
Hi - I was just wondering about adding fennel to my body lotion for NBE massage. Would you recommend adding fennel oil or actual powder / seeds tp the lotion? Thank you!
Edit Message Delete Message
Vicky A
(Login VickyA) Re: All About FENNEL September 17 2006, 10:22 AM
I would think that fennel oil would be much easier to use for external massage than fennel powder.