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Fennel

Fennel

Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Description of Appearance: feathery green leaves and yellow flowers
Common Names:
  • Fennel

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Menstrual problems

Active Ingredients: Anethole
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Tea, decoction

Coughs and respiratory issues

Active Ingredients: Anethole, cineole
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Decoction

Digestive issues

Active Ingredients: Anethole, fenchone
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Tea, infusion

Colic in infants

Active Ingredients: Anethole
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Infusion

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Anethole

Description Anethole is a fragrant organic compound that is frequently found in essential oils and used as a flavoring agent.