FENNEL
| VENKEL, Foeniculum vulgare |
| Parts used: Seeds |
| Constituents:
Flavonoids; rutin, quercitin, Volatile oil, Coumarins, Tannins, resin, sterols, and 20% protein Vitamins; A, C, B2, Choline, Minerals; potassium, sulphur, sodium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
| Carminative |
Colic, indigestion, bloating, flatulent dyspepsia, anorexia |
| Aromatic |
BHP Specific; Flatulence in infants |
| Anti-inflammatory |
Cystitis |
| Diuretic |
Anuria, dysuria |
| Galactagogue |
Increases lactation, breast lumps, amenorrhoea |
| Anti-obesity |
Reduces appetite and cravings for simple sugars |
| Antispasmodic |
Intestinal cramps, hiccoughs |
| Expectorant |
Coughs, bronchitis, removes excess mucous |
| Anti-microbial |
Increase the function of the spleen |
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Externally for rheumatic and muscular pain, conjunctivitis and blepharitis |
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Herbal extract,
10-40mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, sweet, pungent. Dosha: PKV= |
| Meridians: spleen, bladder, kidney |
| Caution: Pregnancy |
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