 Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare amara
Plant Part: Herb
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Spain
Description: Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare amara, is an erect growing perennial herb native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean area. Reaching a height of 1.5 meters (approximately 4.5 feet), the plant has yellow flowers.
Color: Clear to Pale Yellow.
Common Uses: Fennel Bitter is credited with being an antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, stimulant, splenic, stomachic,and as a vermifuge. It is also believed to be invigorating, restoring, stimulating, and warming.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Scent: Fennel Bitter has a spicy, woodsy scent.
History: A herb of ancient repute, believed to encourage longevity, courage and strength. The Romans valued it for it’s digestive properties and the Greeks believed it to be a slimming herb.
Cautions: May cause skin irritation. Dilute well before use. Avoid use in sun and if pregnant.
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