Fennel

Latin Name:

Foeniculum vulgare Mill

Family:

Umbelliferae

Name in Different Language:

Sanskrit :Misi, Misi, Madhurika
English :Fannel Fruit
Hindi :Saunf

Pharmalogical Actions:

It helps to treat Malaise and fatigue associated with the diseases [i]
It reduces Chronic and recurrent infections[ii]
It helps stimulate the bowel movement and delivers relief from chronic constipation[iii]

Therapeutic Dose:

3-6 gm of the drug in powder form.

Reference

[1]. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part -1, Volume -1 ; Monograph no.55. Published by Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

[2] Fennell, Patricia A., Nancy Dorr, and Shane S. George. “Elements of suffering in myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome: the experience of loss, grief, stigma, and trauma in the severely and very severely affected.” Healthcare. Vol. 9. No. 5. MDPI, 2021.

[3] Rafieian, Fatemeh, et al. “Exploring fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Composition, functional properties, potential health benefits, and safety.” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2023): 1-18.

[4] Zafar, Sara, et al. “Fennel.” Essentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2023. 483-514.

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