Fennel Oil
#369756 - 07/11/13 06:04 AM
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I'm aware that fennel tea can help bloating in some individuals with IBS. I regularly brew my own from ground fennel seeds. I can't seem to find any capsules that contain fennel oil. Does anyone know of any? I know that Heather's peppermint capsules contain a small amount. I also know that fennel oil can be purchased for aromatherapy/massage. Does anyone know if using fennel oil to massage the abdomen is likely to help with IBS bloating?
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IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics.
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don't know why it would help, but don't think it could hurt. Worst case you might have a topical reaction, like a rash, so use with caution and see how you do.
There are no fennel oil capsules on the market. We would love to launch that, but as a new product it is a huge amount of work figuring dosage, safety, track record, etc.
Until then, super strong fennel tea is the best bet for getting the concentrated oil into you for bloating/gas.
Best,
Heather
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Thank-you Heather. I'll give it a go and let you know the results. As I live in the UK it isn't affordable/economical for me to purchase your teas. Like I say, I do make tea from crushed fennel seeds. To get the required strength to be of benefit do you have any thoughts on how much fennel seeds I should be using per cup of tea?
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Be careful about using it un-diluted. It may be very strong oil and could cause a nasty skin reaction.
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