Overview: Fennel was highly valued in the ancient world by Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians for its value as a carminative and expectorant. It is a food plant that can be eaten as a vegetable and is also prized as a tasty aromatic spice for a variety of Ayurvedic and Mediterranean dishes. Due to fennel's gentle nature, it is used to support digestion in infants and children, and can be given to nursing mothers.
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Part Used: dried seed
Herbal Actions: antiemetic, antispasmodic, aromatic, cholagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, hepatic
Ingredients: organic fennel seed, kosher glycerin and purified water
Safety Concerns
Specific: None known
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.