Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel Benefits

Rich in phytoestrogens, Fennel is often used for colic, wind, irritable bowel, kidneys, spleen, liver, lungs, suppressing appetite, breast enlargement, promoting menstruation, improving digestive system, milk flow and increasing urine flow. Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, anxiety, depression, heartburn, water retention, lower blood pressure, boost libido, respiratory congestion, coughs and has been indicated for high blood pressure and to boost sexual desire.

Fennel is a useful addition to any of the Breast Enlargement herbs and has an impressive number of other health benefits. Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure and to boost sexual desire. Fennel is a mild appetite suppressant and is used to improve the kidneys, spleen, liver and lungs. Fennel is an effective treatment for respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies.

Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare Common Names: Large fennel, sweet fennel, wild fennel, finocchio, carosella, Florence fennel, Fennel Properties: Warming, carminative (an aromatic which tends to expel wind from the alimentary canal, or to relieve colic, griping, or flatulence), Antispasmodic, Antidepressant, Promotes milk-flow in nursing mothers, Stomachic, pectoral, diuretic, diaphoretic, aromatic, Anti-microbial, Pain reducing, fever reducing. Uses: Colic, Wind, Irritable bowel, Increase urine flow, Breast enlargement, Promotes menstruation, Improves digestive system, Improves milk flow, anxiety, depression, arthritis, water retention, appetite suppressant, amenhorrea, angina, asthma, heartburn, lower blood pressure, boost libido, respiratory congestion, coughs

It is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to help rebuild the digestive system. Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic). It also helps expel gas.

It is a tested remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms. Fennel seed ground and made into tea is believed to be good for snake bites, insect bites or food poisoning. Excellent for obesity. It increases the flow of urine. It is gargled for hoarseness and sore throats.

Available in 100 Vegetarian Capsules each 500mg pure herb. Also try our new 100ml) Fennel tincture.

Avoid internal use during pregnancy.

Where to buy Fennel

Organic Fennel Seed 1 lb from StarWest Botanicals - $5.99

Essential Oil Fennel Seed (Foeniculum Vulgare Var. Dulce) 0.5oz from Aura Cacia - $4.49

Fennel Seed 100 Caps from Nature's Way - $5.49

Fennel Seed 550mg 100 Caps from NOW Foods - $4.19

Fennel Seed Extract 1 Fl Oz from Nature's Answer - $6.99