Fennel Seed Whole isn’t a seed. It looks like a seed. People call it a seed, but it’s the fruit of the fennel plant, which is an herb.
Fennel seeds support healthy digestion and were traditionally used to relieve occasional gas and bloating.
Fennel seeds support healthy digestion and were traditionally used to relieve occasional gas and bloating.
Due to fennel’s gentle nature, it is used to support digestion in infants and children and can be given to nursing mothers.
Benefits
Stomach upset and indigestion.
Airway swelling.
Bronchitis.
Cough.
Mild spasms of the stomach and intestines.
Intestinal gas (flatulence).
Bloating.
Upper respiratory tract infection.
Other conditions.
Suggested Use
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). Taking fennel oil or fennel extract by mouth seems to improve pain in people with menstrual cramps. Its effect on pain might be similar to drugs such as ibuprofen or mefenamic acid.
Colic in breast-fed infants. Research suggests that giving fennel seed oil can relieve colic in infants 2-12 weeks old. Also, breast-fed infants with colic who are given a specific multi-ingredient product containing fennel, lemon balm, and German chamomile (ColiMil) cry for a shorter period of time than other infants with colic.
Constipation. Early research suggests that drinking an herbal tea containing a combination of fennel, anise, elderberry, and senna daily for 5 days can reduce constipation.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Allergy to celery, carrot or mugwort: Fennel might cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to these plants.
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