Foeniculum vulgare

Foeniculum vulgare [Image]. [2014]. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennel Common Name: Fennel (Bone, 2003. p. 207). Latin binomial: Foeniculum vulgare  (Bone, 2003. p. 207). Family:    Umbelliferae  (Bone, 2003. p. 207). Parts used:   Fruit (seed) (Bone, 2003. p. 207). Active constituents:  Essential oils Flavenoids Protein Minerals ( Ca, K) Sugars Vitamins (Bone, 2003. p. 207) Actions:  Carminative,  Appetite stimulating Spasmolytic Galactagogue Estrogen  Modulating Antimicrobial Expectorant  (Bone, 2003. p. 207) Indications:  Dyspepsia* In combination with wormwood, caraway and peppermint Chronic digestive problems, bloating, flatulence** In combination with caraway, peppermint and gentian Infantile colic** In combination with lemon balm, chamomile, vervain and licorice Mild spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints, bloating, flatulence Chronic non specific colitis, In combination with dandelion root, St. Johns Wort, lemon balm and calendula Abdominal pain with anorexia, vomiting and diarrhea Wheeze, shortness of breath, chronic cough, as a gargle for pharyngitis Suppressed lactation Irritable bowl syndrome Possible benefit for obesity

  (Bone, 2003. p. 206).

Contraindications:  
Contraindicated in patients who suffer from "celery-carrot-mugwort-spice" syndrome 
(bone, 2003, p.206).

Cautions:  
Know allergy
(Bone, 2003. p. 206)

Dosage: 

3-6 ml of 1:2 liquid extract ** per day (bone, 2003, p. 207). 

20-40 ml of 1:2 liquid extract **per week (bone, 2003, p. 207). 

References:

Bone, K. (2003) A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs; herbal formulations for the individual patient. Churchill, Livingstone: Missouri.