Fennel - foeniculum vulgare

Fennel is used for alcoholism, aperitive, arthritis, bruises, carminative, cellulitis, colic, constipation, depurative, emmangogic, flatulence, galactagogic, increases gastric secretions, gout, gum infections, indigestion, insufficient milk, irregular periods, kidney stones, laxative, loss of appetite, menopausal problems, nausea, obesity, oestrogenic, pyorrhoea, retention of urine, stomachic and urinary infections. Fennel brings peace to troubled minds, helping them let go of a problem and enabling them to get a break from their overactive mind. Contra-indications: Pregnancy, epilepsy, prolonged use, children under 6 years The oil is obtained by distillation form the seeds