Fennel.Fructus Foeniculi.Foeniculum vulgare Mill.Xiao Hui Xiang.

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Fennel Formulas or Dosages,safety.

Fennel Seed Extract INCI Name Foeniculum Vulgare Extract CAS 84625-39-8 EINECS ELINCS No 283-414-6 Fructus Foeniculi Extract Foeniculum extract bitter fennel seed extract Xiao-hui-xiang Fenchel Fenkel Sweet Fennel Wild Fennel Fennel Adas landi Adas londa Anis Vert Anis Comino Finocchio Forte Kaneer Razbana LAnis La Nuit Raziyane Rezene Shamar Shbint photo picture image Gather the root in the spring for medicinal purposes:
 Infusion: steep 1 tbsp. freshly crushed seeds in 1 cup water for 5 minutes. Sweeten with honey to taste.
 Decoction: boil 1/2 tsp. seed in water. Strain. Use as an eye-wash, 3 times per day.
 Extract: mix 10 to 20 drops in water. Use warm water and 1 tsp. honey for a soothing drink daily.
 Milk decoction: boil 1 tsp. seed in 1/2 cup milk for 5 to 10 minutes. Take for colic.
 Tincture: take 10 to 30 drops in water, as required.
 Fennel-honey: add 1 to 3 drops fennel oil to 1 tbsp. honey and mix. Take a teaspoon at a time. A natural cough remedy.

 General Interaction:

 There are no known drug or nutrient interactions commonly associated with fennel seed preparations.
 Fennel Seed Extract INCI Name Foeniculum Vulgare Extract CAS 84625-39-8 EINECS ELINCS No 283-414-6 Fructus Foeniculi Extract Foeniculum extract bitter fennel seed extract Xiao-hui-xiang Fenchel Fenkel Sweet Fennel Wild Fennel Fennel Adas landi Adas londa Anis Vert Anis Comino Finocchio Forte Kaneer Razbana LAnis La Nuit Raziyane Rezene Shamar Shbint photo picture image

 Cautions:

 Skin contact with the sap or essential oil is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people. Ingestion of the oil can cause vomiting, seizures and pulmonary edema. It should not be given to pregnant women.

 Fennel seeds pose no risk when used as a culinary spice or fragrance. And centuries of use suggest that taking recommended amounts of fennel seeds for healing is safe as well.

 While most fennel preparations made from the seeds (teas, syrups, tinctures) pose no apparent health risks, avoid ingesting pure fennel oil because it can cause nausea, breathing problems, and other complications.

 Because pure fennel oil contains concentrated levels of a female sex hormone, it's risky for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, or for those who have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer.

 Contemporary herbalists recommend fennel to aid digestion, and yes, it does help expel gas. It works by relaxing muscles in the digestive and reproductive systems. It's been used traditionally to boost mothers' milk production and promote menstruation.

 Studies have shown that fennel is effective in relieving infant colic. However, not all of fennel's uses have been supported by scientific research.

 Safety Considerations:

 Fennel is included on the Food and Drug Administration's list of herbs generally regarded as safe. But because of its estrogenic effect, pregnant women should avoid medicinal amounts of the herb.Fennel seeds show certain level of mutagenic effects,avoid using large amount orally for long period.

 Warning: Don't harvest fennel in the wild; it closely resembles poison hemlock, which can cause death if ingested.

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last edit date:1st,June.2009.