Foeniculum vulgare dulce

Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Family:Foeniculum vulgare dulce; Analgesic; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Aromatic; Carminative; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Hallucinogenic; Stimulant; Stomachic.
Common name:Sweet fennel
Fennel is a commonly used household remedy being useful in the treatment of a variety of complaints especially those of the digestive system. The seeds leaves and roots can be used but the seeds are most active medicinally and are the part normally used. An essential oil is often extracted from the seed for medicinal use though it should not be given to pregnant women. The plant is analgesic anti-inflammatory antispasmodic aromatic carminative diuretic emmenagogue expectorant galactogogue hallucinogenic laxative stimulant and stomachic. Fennel is often added to purgatives in order to allay their tendency to cause gripe and also to improve the flavour. An infusion of the root is used to treat urinary disorders. An essential oil obtained from the seed is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Normalising'. The essential oil is bactericidal carminative and stimulant. Some caution is advised see notes above on toxicity.

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