Fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried ripe fruits
Geographical Source
India, China, Egypt
Macroscopic Features
Straight or slightly curved cremocarps, greenish-yellow, sweet aromatic taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (Anethole, Fenchone)
Pharmacological Actions
Spasmolytic, galactagogue (promotes lactation), digestive
Traditional Uses
Carminative, flavoring, mild expectorant
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Estrogen-dependent tumors (theoretical risk due to anethole)