Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare)
An aromatic herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. The seeds are commonly used as a culinary spice and in herbal medicine for digestive complaints and to promote lactation.
Allergy caution: Rare, but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, particularly those allergic to other members of the Apiaceae family (such as celery or parsley).
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Digestive
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Digestive
Respiratory