Fennel, bitter, whole seeds, organic

Foeniculum vulgare Müller, whole seeds, bitter, approx. 7% oil, controlled organic cultivation.

Indication

For digestive complaints such as mild cramp-like gastrointestinal complaints, bloating, flatulence. For inflammations of the upper respiratory tract. Especially suitable for babies and small children.

Use

Pour 1/4 l of boiling water (optimal 80°C) over 1 heaped teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds, cover and steep for 20 minutes, then strain. For coughs, drink this tea up to 1 cup three times a day, sweeten with honey if necessary. As a stomach tea and against flatulence, this tea is better unsweetened. You can also use this tea to wash your eyes if you mix it with the same amount of boiled water. Then let it cool to room temperature and filter well.

Medicinal herb description

HISTORY

Archaeological research confirmed that fennel has been used in natural medicine for more than 5,000 years. Fennel was already known as a medicinal plant in ancient Greece and Rome. Pietro Andrea Mattioli described in his writings that fennel strengthens the stomach, is effective against flatulence, stimulates the flow of milk in women and helps against bloating.

PLANT FAMILY

Fennel belongs to the umbelliferae family.
Colloquial names
Bread seed, enis, femis, fenikl, fenis, fenkel, finchel, lady's fennel

CONTENTS

"Essential oils (trans-anethole, fenchone, estragole, limonene, pinene)
"Phenolic acids (caffeoylquinic acid)
"flavonoids (quercetin, rosmarinic acid, kaempferol)
" bitter substances

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Fennel has many positive properties. Among other things, fennel has antibacterial, relaxing, diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant and tonic properties. It can be used for loss of appetite, conjunctivitis, flatulence, three-month colic (in babies), digestive weakness, bronchitis, dry cough, asthma, whooping cough, throat infections, colds, eyelid inflammation, ulcers, lactation, stomach aches, headaches, migraines, epilepsy (supportive), insomnia, insect bites, cardiac insufficiency or menopausal symptoms.
Due to its positive properties, fennel was chosen as the medicinal plant of the year 2009.