Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)

Botanical Identification

• Common Name: Fennel Seed
• Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare
• Plant Family: Apiaceae
• Parts Used: Seed

Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Sweet, aromatic
• Energetics: Warming, drying

Clinical Actions & Affinities

• Primary Actions: Carminative, Antispasmodic
• Target Body Systems: Digestive System
• Indications: The heavyweight champion of stopping gas and painful intestinal cramping. It actively relaxes the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, allowing trapped, painful gas to finally pass.

Preparation & Clinical Dosage

• Best Extractions: Hot water infusion (tea), Tincture
• Standard Dosage: 1 tsp lightly crushed seeds per cup of hot water

Safety & Contraindications

• Precautions: Generally recognized as safe in culinary and standard therapeutic amounts.
• Contraindications: None widely noted in standard amounts.
• Known Interactions: None widely noted; always consult a physician regarding medication interactions.