Fennel and Anise Oils as Sedatives in Common Carp
Jim Crocker
19th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In a study from Isparta University of Applied Sciences, fennel oil safely anesthetized common carp
- Fennel oil induced anesthesia in 308 seconds and allowed recovery in 472 seconds, with no fish mortality
- Anise oil, while effective at lower concentrations, caused a 10% mortality rate and tissue damage
References
Main Study
1) Efficacy of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and anise (Pimpinella anisum) essential oils as anaesthesics in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L. 1758)
Published 17th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-024-01341-6
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