Fennel (Finocchio)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Foeniculum vulgare
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Roots
Stems
Chemicals this herb contains:
Anethole
Fixed oil (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

Aids in expelling gas from intestinal tract. Stimulates respiration. Increases stomach acidity.

Miscellaneous information:
Provides flavor.

UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

Treats dyspepsia. Is used for common colds. Is used for coughs.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future. Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments. Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

Others:
If you stay away from the oil extract, none expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, basically healthy and take for only a short time.

Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

TOXICITY

Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate
quantities for short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS