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FENNEL
(Foeniculum valgare)

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FENNEL (Foeniculum valgare)

DESCRIPTION: Fennel contains the minerals potassium, sulphur and sodium. Fennel also has mucus-countering and anti-convulsive properties.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Fennel is helpful is removing an appetite. If Fennel is boiled with barley, it will help to promote lactation. Because Fennel has anti-convulsive and pain-relieving properties, it has been recommended as a sedative for small children. It also has diuretic effect and improves digestion.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time. Always check with your pediatrician before giving ANY herbs to children.
PARTS USED: Seeds
GENERAL USAGE: Fennel has been used as an appetite depressant, to heal bronchitis, colic, congestion, convulsions, coughs, abdominal cramping, digestion, female problems, flatulence, gout, gastro-intestinal problems, promotes lactation, nervousness, pin worms, as a mild sedative and for the treatment of spasms.

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