Fennel Herbal Remedies
A tea made from fennel seeds is widely used for relieving gas, dyspepsia, stomachache, and colic, for children and adults alike. Fennel seed tea is sometimes taken to help rid the lungs of phlegm. Mothers drink it to increase the flow of breast milk. Fennel seed poultices may be used for conjunctivitis. In Chinese medicine fennel is said to relieve indigestion and vomiting and to stimulate the appetite. Fennel has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Fennel Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Fennel Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Fennel Tincture | 1/2 to 2 droppersful 2 x daily |
Fennel Reference Information
| Latin Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Other Names | Finocchio |
| Part Used | Seeds |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, essential oil, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Endocrine system, Liver |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A perennial herb of the Parsley family with an erect stem which grows up to six feet tall and has many yellow umbrella-shaped flowering parts and a profusion of plump licorice-tasting greenish-yellow fruits. |
Supporting Research
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