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Foeniculum vulgare Miller

Foeniculum vulgare Miller

Foeniculum vulgare Miller is also known as Foeniculum officinale belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Razyana , Samar.

The English names for this herb are Fennel , Sweet Fennel.

The Urdu names for this herb are Badyan, Raz, Rizeh, Saunf.

Warning: Extremely high doses can overexcite the nervous system.The essential oil must be used very carefully since its overdose can cause convulsions.May cause slight return of periods in menopausal women.

Description

Foeniculum vulgare Miller. A glabrous, biennial or perennial, aromatic herb. Stem erect, branched, 0.6-0.9 m high or, when cultivated still taller. Leaves 3 or 4 times pinnate, with very narrow, linear or subulate segments rather stiff in dry situations, very slender when cultivated. Flowers yellow in large umbels of 15, 20 or more rays, more or less glaucous. Fruit about 6 mm long, oblong oval cremocarp. Fennel consist of the dried, ripe fruits of cultivated plants of Foeniculum vulgare Mill

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Fruit (seed) are Anti-coagulant, anti-fattening, Anti-flatulent, Anti-hepatotoxic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Appetizer, Aromatic, Carminative, Digestive Tonic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Flavouring Agent, Galactagogue, Improves Vision, Lactagogue, Laxative, Liver Detoxifying Agent, Masticatory, Rubefacient, Smooth Muscles Relaxant, Stimulant.

The pharmacological actions of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Oil are Anti-arthritic, Anti-colic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Gastric Stimulant.

The pharmacological actions of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Root are Diuretic, Expectorant.

Indications

The indications of Foeniculum vulgare Miller are Abdominal Pain, Colic, Flatulence, Phlegmatic Disorders, Spleen Obstructions, Gastritis, Renal Obstructions, Indigestion, Liver Obstructions, Stomach Debility, Atrabilious Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Eyesight Weakness, Malhumors, Breast Milk Deficiency.

The indications of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Fruit (seed) are Eyesight Weakness, Indigestion, Atrabilious Disorders, Phlegmatic Disorders.

The indications of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Oil are Inflammations, Griping, Flatulence, Colic in Infants, Lack of Appetite, Polyarthritis.

The indications of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Root are Urine Retention, Amenorrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Foeniculum vulgare Miller is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Fruit (seed) of Foeniculum vulgare Miller is Aromatic,Camphoraceous.

Taste: Fruit (seed): Sweet,Aromatic.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 -N/A
Fennel Water5.000 – 15.000 DropsN/A
Fruit (seed)5.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Liquid Extract0.800 – 2.000 mlLiquid Extract:1 in 70% alcohol.
Lotion0.000 – 0.000 -Method for preparing Lotion:Half a teaspoon crushed seeds in cold water.Infuse for one hour.Used as eye bath and as a douche.
Powder300.000 – 0.000 mgN/A
Root5.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Tea(seeds)1.000 – 0.000 CupMethod for preparing Tea:Quarter to half a teaspoon seeds to each cup of boiling water infuse for 15 minutes.

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Foeniculum vulgare Miller is used in the preparation of Arq Badiyan, Arq Biranjasif, Arq Faulad, Jawarish Kamuni, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Jawarish Razyana, Kuhl Sadaf, Laooq Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Izaraqi, Ma'jun Sohag Sonth, Qurs Mulayyin, Qurs Podinah, Roghan Badiyan, Ruh-i-Badiyan, Sherbet Gaozaban, Sherbet Khakshi, Sherbet Mushil, Sherbet Ustukhudus.

Substitutes

The substitute of Foeniculum vulgare Miller is Apium graveolens Linn. (Seeds).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Essential Oil are Anethole, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Flavonoids, Phosphorus, Potassium, Rutin, Vitamin A.

The active constituents of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Fixed Oil are Anisic Acid, Camphene, Coumarins, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Petroselenic Acid, Pinene, Sterols.

The active constituents of Foeniculum vulgare Miller's Fruit (seed) are 3-Glucuronide, Anise Aldehyde, Anisic Acid, D-Pinene, Kaempferol-3-Glucuronide, Limonene, Methyl Chavicol, Phellandrene, Quercitin, Tocopherol.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Foeniculum vulgare Miller are Coriandrum sativum Linn., Santalum album Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Foeniculum vulgare Miller. (work in progress)