tones and strengthens the stomach, and an anodyne that relieves or soothes pain.
Studies are being done to evaluate whether fennel extract is effective in the treatment
of idiopathic hirsutism, which is the occurence of excessive male-pattern hair growth
in women who have a normal ovulatory menstual cycle and normal levels of serum
androgens. Fennel also contains large amounts of anticancer coumarin compounds,
such as anethole, which is the primary component of its volatile oil.
Caution: This herb is not suggested for small children and should not be used for a
prolonged period of time. Preparations using fennel are also not recommended for
pregnant women.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Studies are being done to evaluate whether fennel extract is effective in the treatment
of idiopathic hirsutism, which is the occurence of excessive male-pattern hair growth
in women who have a normal ovulatory menstual cycle and normal levels of serum
androgens. Fennel also contains large amounts of anticancer coumarin compounds,
such as anethole, which is the primary component of its volatile oil.
Caution: This herb is not suggested for small children and should not be used for a
prolonged period of time. Preparations using fennel are also not recommended for
pregnant women.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Fennel provides an excellent
source of potassium, vitamin C,
and fiber. It is also a very good
source of folic acid and
phosphorous. In addition, fennel
is a good soucre of iron, calcium,
magnesium, molybdenum, and
manganese.
Fennel is usually consumed for its
medicinal effects. Herbalists
refer to fennel as an intestinal
antispasmodic that relieves
intestinal spasms or cramps, a
carminative that relieves or
expels gas, a stomachic that
source of potassium, vitamin C,
and fiber. It is also a very good
source of folic acid and
phosphorous. In addition, fennel
is a good soucre of iron, calcium,
magnesium, molybdenum, and
manganese.
Fennel is usually consumed for its
medicinal effects. Herbalists
refer to fennel as an intestinal
antispasmodic that relieves
intestinal spasms or cramps, a
carminative that relieves or
expels gas, a stomachic that
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