Fennel
Benefits (Foeniculum vulgare) by Minnie W. Shuler, MS
Fennel is also commonly used to treat
amenhorrea, angina, asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure and to boost sexual
desire. Fennel is a mild appetite suppressant and is used to improve the
kidneys, spleen, liver and lungs.
Fennel is an effective treatment for
respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies.
It
is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to
help rebuild the digestive system. Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the
digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic). It also helps expel gas.
It is a tested remedy for gas, acid
stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms. Fennel seed ground and made into tea
is believed to be good for snake bites, insect bites or food poisoning.
Excellent for obesity. It increases the flow of urine. It is gargled for
hoarseness and sore throats.
Anciently, fennel tea was used before meals
to reduce appetite. It has long been
hailed as useful in weight reduction and nibbled like celery to curb the
appetite. It has a slightly licorice
taste. Fennel should not be used during
pregnancy. Personally, I substituted fennel for the drug triamter-HCTZ dosage
75-50 m per day for fluid retention and high blood pressure. It was entirely suitable. I replace it with 3 size 00 capsules of
fennel per day. I was much happier with
the results. I believe this drug is
called maxide.
Fennel is a useful cooking herb. There are many recipes available that utilize
fennel. All of the plant is edible
