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As you can see, fennel essential oil has many natural health benefits but you should certainly exercise caution when using the oil.
- • The anethole content of fennel oil boosts the production of estrogen which may be dangerous for pregnant women as well as women who have uterine or other estrogen related cancers.
- • People who suffer from epilepsy should avoid fennel oil.
- • Hemophiliacs should avoid taking the oil as should those with other bleeding conditions and those on diabetes or anticoagulant medications.
- • Children under the age of 6 should avoid fennel oil.
- • People with sensitive skin should exercise caution before applying fennel oil topically and should always dilute their oil before performing a patch test. *
