Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, estrogenic, expectorant, galactagogue.
Single product
Sept. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Fennel, Sweet Fennel, Carosella, Florence Fennel, Finocchio, Garden Fennel, Wild Fennel.
Parts Used:
Seeds (fruits).
Historical Uses:
Fennel was known by the ancient Chinese, Indian, Egyptian and Greek civilizations. It has been used as an appetite suppressant and to treat stomach problems.
1
The seeds known to be carminative have served in cases of flatulent colic and abdominal cramps.
2
Fennel has been employed for the treatment of gastroenteritis and indigestion, to prevent gas, dissolve fat and stimulate lactation (milk flow).
2
It has also been used in the treatment of gout, tonsillitis and as an eyewash for pink eye and ulcers on the eye.
3
Fennel is said to possess estrogenic properties
2
and may have a positive effect on menopause and PMS.
Contraindications:
None.
Adverse reactions:
Fennel may trigger allergic reactions.
Dosage:
For estrogen regulating properties 40 drops three times per day. As an eyewash 20 drops in � cup of distilled water two to three times per day. Take 40 drops after meals as a digestaid and to prevent gas.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Varro E. Tyler, PhD,
Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals
, PPP, NY, 1994.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
3
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.55.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
