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FENNEL
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Next time you cook a
gourmet meal using fennel,
you'll know just what health
benefits you're gaining ... |
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FENNEL |
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Fennel seed improves
digestion |
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Fennel seed is a
gentle digestive aid
that is has a
pleasant licorice
taste and aroma. It
can be used as a
flavouring in baked
goods and desserts.
Fennels active
ingredients are the
essential oils
contained inside the
seeds. Fennel
decreases that
“heavy” feeling you
get in your stomach
after eating a large
meal by promoting
movement in the
gastrointestinal
tract. |
Ironically it
also decreases intestinal
spasms when it is taken in
larger quantities. In the
respiratory tract the
essential oils decreases
mucus secretions and
increases the activity of
the little hairs that line
the tract. The hairs are
responsible for moving mucus
out of the lungs and up to
the throat where it can be
expectorated. Fennel seed
is recommended by natural
health practitioners for a
variety of concerns
including coughs, colds,
allergies, indigestion and
diarrhea. It is often given
to children for upper
respiratory tract
infections.
Fennel seeds are usually
crushed or ground to release
the essential oils
(medicinal ingredients).
They can be purchased loose,
in tea bags or
encapsulated. Fennel may be
found in formulas for
soothing the digestive tract
or decreasing coughs.
It has been reported that
fennel can lead to allergic
bronchial and skin reactions
but these reactions are
rare. Fennel essential oil
is a concentrated form of
fennel. All essential oils
carry an increased risk of
toxicity when they are used
internally and should not be
given to pregnant women or
children. |
Fennel–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Seed. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Indigestion,
wet coughs.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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5-7g of herb
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Chamomile,
marshmallow,
eucalyptus,
mullein. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Fennel may
cause
allergic
reactions.
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practitioner before
taking natural
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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