> Supplement Index > Fennel / Foeniculum vulgare / Finocchio / Carosella / Madhurika > Fennel General Information Fennel Uses & Scientific Evidence For Fennel Dosage Information Fennel Safety & Interaction Information Buy Fennel Supplements, Tea & Spices - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fennel General Information Fennel comes from the Latin word, foenum, meaning hay because it has finely divided leaves like hay. Ancient Grecian athletes ate Fennel seed to gain strength, but not weight. In the Middle Ages, the seeds were chewed to ward off hunger during fasting periods. Traditionally, the Fennel leaves have been used as a tonic for the eyes, brain, and enhanced memory. Crushed Fennel seeds in tea have been used for centuries to help promote lactation. At one time, Fennel Seed was an official drug in the United States that was used for indigestion. It is also believed that Fennel has diuretic, pain relieving, fever-reducing, and anti-microbial actions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fennel Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today Fennel seeds are used as a flavoring agent in many herbal medicines. This herb is used to eliminate flatulence. The seeds, and roots, help open obstructions of the liver, gall bladder and spleen, and to ease painful swellings. Fennel is also used to treat yellow jaundice, the gout and occasional cramps. This herb may help with angina and can lower high blood pressure. It also helps fight body odor. Fennel is also helpful when used after chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments for cancer, and the powder can also be used as a flea repellant. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fennel Dosage Information The German Commission E recommends 1–1 1/2 teaspoons (5–7 grams) of seeds per day. To take as a tea, boil 1/2 teaspoon (2–3 g) of crushed Fennel seeds per 1 cup (250 ml) of water. Drink 3 cups (750 ml) per day. To use in tincture form, take 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml)under the tongue 3 times per day between meals. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fennel Safety & Interaction Information Fennel seed is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended dosages; however, if you are pregnant, it should be avoided. Safety in young children, nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Fennel Supplements Below