Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare

Latin Name:  Foeniculum vulgare
Name: Fennel seed
Part Used: The seeds

Wildcrafted from pristine natural sources in Australia. Zero sprays, pesticides and other chemicals.

Used for:

• stomach aches & indigestion
• colic & gas pain
• intestinal cramps
• lack of milk production/flow for nursing mothers
• childhood colic – safe to use with infants
• digestive – warming
• coughs and respiratory problems

Flavour:  Aromatic, and sweet – very easily administered to children, very tasty in teas for adults.

Constituents: The whole complex of primary plant constituents and a characteristic array of secondary plant constituents are present. Pharmacologically important constituents include volatile oil, major components of which are anethole and fenchone, flavonoids, coumarins

Actions:

• carminative
• aromatic
• digestive
• anti-spasmodic
• anti-inflammatory
• galactogogue
• hepatic

Indications: Fennel is an excellent stomach and intestinal remedy which relieves flatulence and colic whilst also stimulating the digestion and appetite. It is similar to Aniseed in its calming effect on bronchitis and coughs. It may be used to flavor cough remedies.  Fennel is thought to increase the flow of milk in nursing mothers.  Externally the oil eases muscular and rheumatic pains.    The infusion may be used as an eye wash or compress to treat conjunctivitis and inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis).

Preparations & Dosage: Pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of slightly crushed seeds and leave to infuse for l0 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. To ease flatulence, take a cup half an hour before meals. Tincture: Take 1-2ml of the tincture 3 times a day.

In Australia, it is a violation of TGA regulations to list any therapeutic claims for any medication, natural or orthodox prescriptive, without TGA approval. For further information about this herb, we recommend doing your own thorough research, such as using any links provided or reliable researched websites

http://www.rain-tree.com/plistbot.htm

http://www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au/

http://www.herbmed.org/

Disclaimer:  The information contained here is intended for educational purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, illness or injured condition of the body and the author, publisher, printer and distributors accept no responsibility for such use. All herbs should be taken with care whether topically or internally. Please skin test if using it topically and discontinue use in cases of rnegative reactions. Unless taken as a food/tea, please always take internally under proffesional supervision & consult your practitioner if symptoms persist or you have any concerns including drug/herb interactions. Please consult with a proffesional herbalist or your doctor if you are taking any medications to check for herb/drug interactions.