Sweet Fennel (aka Foeniculum vulgare) was the first essential oil I ever purchased.
Distilled from the crushed seeds of fennel. It has a very sweet, slightly earthy/spicy, clean aroma similar to aniseed or licorice sweets.
As a herb, fennel was recognised in ancient times of Greece and Roman as a slimming aid and weight loss suppressant. It was supposed that it gave strength and courage... Ancient Greek Olympians chewed the seeds to keep slim while training. Roman soldiers chewed the seeds to get them through til dinner. Devout Christians would chew fennel on fasting days. William Cole, a 17th Century herbalist said it was "much used for those that are grown fat" - lol, not entirely PC Bill, but we get the picture. Culpeper said it was good for "breaking of wind".
So in a nut shell according to the history of the world, Sweet Fennel is an awesome digestive herb to... Dispelleth Wind, Maketh Unfat.
But there is more to this wonderful herb...
Fennel can be used to...
How?
For the respiratory tract
For digestion & weight loss
For skin dullness
For cellulite
Plan to reduce Cellulite
Drink a good amount of fresh pure water daily. Body Brush daily and apply massage oil (see recipe below) afterward. Soak once or twice a week. Eat lots of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, and eliminate processed and heavy foods. Movement daily.
Make a cellulite massage soak
Make a cellulite massage oil
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