Gas, Upset Stomach, Indigestion Aromatherapy Blend
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
Note: You can use either of these oils on their own for gas, upset stomach, and/or indigestion or mix them.
2 drops of Fennel (Sweet) (F. Vulgare)
1 drop of Cardamom (E. Cardamomum)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 3 times a day for 3 weeks, then cease using for 3 weeks.
Why It Works (Actions):
Carminative - Essential oil that stimulates intestinal peristalsis (i.e., relieves and promotes the expulsion of gas from the gastrointestinal tract): Cardamom & Fennel
Digestant - Essential oil that aids in the digestion of food: Cardamom & Fennel
Antiemetic - Essential oil used to lessen nausea and prevent or relieve vomiting: Cardamom & Fennel
Anti-nausea - Essential oil that prevents or relieves nausea: Cardamom
Antacid - Essential oil used to neutralize acid in the stomach and intestinal tract: Fennel
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Best used right after a meal
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Cardamom - Note, any oil with high 1,8 cineol should be used with caution around children and never used around the nose, face, or chest of young children as it can cause breathing problems. Watts lists cardamom essential oils as a potential mild sensitizer. A skin patch test is recommended. Cardamom seed may trigger gallstone colic (spasmodic pain) and is not recommended for self-medication in patients with gallstones.
Note 1,8 cineole is an oxide and is also known by different names depending on the botanical source. It is called eucalyptol in eucalyptus, cajuputol in cajuput, and 1,8 cineole in other essential oils. Thus, 1,8 cineol, eucalyptus, and cajuputol are the same constituents. You may also see 1,8 cineole spelled 1,8-cineole. Either way is correct. Consistency is important. Essential oils that contain more than 10% 1,8 cineole, eucalytpol or cajuputol must be used with care with. Children are specifically sensitive to 1,8 cineole. Always check the percentage of 1,8 cineole in essential oils. If the 1,8 cineole is above 10% note the following safety precautions: Do not apply full strength to the face, eyes, or nose. Avoid diffusion for longer than 15 minutes in a well-ventilated room for children under ten years of age. Do not apply, even diluted, to the face or nose of infants or children under 10 years of age. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.
Fennel (Sweet) - Its toxic constituents are methyl chavicol, anethole, fenchone, pinene, and phellandrene. Both sweet and bitter fennels are contraindicated orally for anyone with nervous system problems, epilepsy, or estrogen-related disorders, including estrogen-dependent cancer and endometriosis. Although fennel has historically been used for colic for infants, avoid fennel essential oil for infants or young children because of the possibility of laryngeal spasm, dyspnea, and its potential to overstimulate the nervous system. For infants and young children, use an infusion made with fennel seeds to dilute milk or juice instead. It is contraindicated during pregnancy. Do not use for more than three weeks. E-anethole is a phenyl methyl ether constituent found in fennel essential oil, comprising most of the essential oil. Methyl chavicol is a phenyl methyl ether constituent found in fennel essential oil. E-anethole, and methyl chavicol have demonstrated antiplatelet activity in research. It is important to check the levels of these two constituents in any fennel essential oil before use. Any essential oil with more than 5%, E-anethole or methyl chavicol should be used with extreme care and never orally where these conditions exist: anticoagulant drugs, surgery, childbirth, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.
Age Requirements
Fennel: 6+
Cardamom: 6+
