Aug 03, 2014 from then on, the name of this plant is written as foeniculum vulgare mill. Fennel is an excellent herbal additive to many culinary dishes, including salads, fish, and sauces. Fennel is a mild appetite suppressant and is used to improve the kidneys, spleen, liver and lungs. Comparison of different populations of fennel foeniculum. It is a medicinal plant belonging to the umbelliferae apiaceae family, known and used by humans since antiquity, due to its flavor. Foeniculum vulgare fennel, generally known as saunf belonging to apiacae family is one of the most popular and widely used medicinal plants in traditional medicine. Foeniculum vulgare dulce is a perennial growing to 1.
It is best to cut a few plants back to ground level occasionally during the growing season, thus ensuring a constant supply of fresh young shoots 4. It is in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure and to boost sexual desire. Foeniculum vulgare fennel the naturopathic herbalist. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about bronze fennel foeniculum vulgare purpureum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Foeniculum vulgare apiaceae commonly known as fennel is a well known and important medicinal and aromatic plant widely used as carminative, digestive, lactogogue and diuretic and in treating respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Report on common fennel from the book weed control in natural areas in the western united states thurston county nwcb fact sheet on common fennel. It is in leaf all year, in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Effect of the aqueous extract of foeniculum vulgare fennel. Especially in mild winters, the leaves can be available all year roundk.
It includes the commonly cultivated fennel, foeniculum vulgare. Fennel foeniculum vulgare is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. Plant fennel seeds outside in a sunny spot with welldrained soil. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. A green leafy perennial herb, it can be 2 m high and 45 cm wide. Fennel foeniculum vulgare has long been cultivated as a vegetable and as a source of other culinary and medicinal products. Foeniculum vulgare fennel, sweet fennel pfaf plant database. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Justicia spicigera justicia spicigera mexican honeysuckle is a dicotyledonous plant belonging to the acanthaceae family. Foeniculum vulgare was once used for snake bites and as an antidote to witchcraft. Fennel is a useful addition to any of the breast enlargement herbs and has an impressive number of other health benefits.
It has become naturalized in temperate areas around the world, especially in limey soil near the sea garland 1979. The leaves are very fine, have a feathery appearance and when crushed they smell like aniseed. List item assessment report on foeniculum vulgare miller. But there is limited scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Oil, foeniculum vulgare miller, callus induction, tissue culture. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Fennel is often cultivated in the herb garden for its edible and medicinal uses, there are some named varieties183. Foeniculum vulgare definition of foeniculum vulgare by. For example, a reddishleaved form known as bronze fennel foeniculum vulgare purpureum or foeniculum vulgare var. It has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes at least since roman times garland 1979. Foeniculum vulgare fennel fruit extract is an extract of the fruit and aerial parts of thefennel, foeniculum vulgare.
Fennel contains volatile compounds, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and amino acids. Camus foeniculum commune bubani foeniculum divaricatum griseb. Foeniculum vulgare is native to southern europe and the mediterranean region parsons 1973. It is indigenous to the shores of the mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the seacoast and on riverbanks. A number of chemical constituents and various therapeutic effects of this.
Fennel is more relaxing and more easily tolerated than cumin or dill seeds, and more stimulating than anise seeds. Additionally, it is also used as a galactagogue agent for lactating mothers. It is believed that about 80% of worlds population use plants as their primary source of medicinal agents 15. It is universally known as fennel and is known by more than 100 names table 1. This culinary herb, well known for its fluffy, feathery plumes of soft green leaves, and flat heads of yellow, star like flowers followed by edible seeds, is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. Its seeds are used as flavourings in baked goods, meat and fish dishes, ice cream, alcoholic beverages and.
Uses of justicia spicigera in medicine and as a source of. The stems are ribbed and at the bottom of the stalks there is a broad green section. An analysis gc and gcms of foeniculum vulgare mill. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Name of the medicinal product to be specified for the individual finished product. Haras, anis, foeniculum vulgare, fennelphilippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal herbs by dr godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric applications and research studies. Haras, anis, foeniculum vulgare, fennel alternative medicine. The volatile oil relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestines thus relieving griping and flatulence. Fennel has a long history of herbal use and is a commonly used household remedy, being useful in the treatment of a variety of complaints, especially those of the digestive system. Bitter fennel draft monograph european medicines agency. Foeniculum vulgare dulce sweet fennel pfaf plant database. In foods and beverages, fennel oil and fennel seed are used as flavoring agents. Genus foeniculum is a large biennial or perennial with aromatic, finely dissected leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers, followed by aromatic fruits details f. Its seeds are used as flavourings in baked goods, meat and fish dishes, ice cream, alcoholic beverages and herb mixtures.
It has also been used for weight loss, longevity, and to promote lactation. Findings based on their traditional uses and scientific evaluation indicates that foeniculum vulgare remains to be the most widely used herbal. Wild fennel foeniculum vulgare wild edibles database. Foeniculum vulgare usually called fennel has been used in traditional.
Foeniculum vulgare, called common fennel, is an upright, branching perennial that is typically grown in vegetable and herb gardens for its aniseflavored foliage and seeds, both of which are commonly harvested for use in cooking. Fennel is an effective treatment for respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies. Foeniculum vulgare mill commonly called fennel has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Habitatfennel, a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves, grows wild in most parts of temperate europe, but is generally considered indigenous to the shores of the mediterranean, whence it. Blagojevic department of chemistry, faculty of science and mathematics, university of nis, serbia abstract.
Foeniculum vulgare, also known as sweet fennel, is a common kitchen herb used around the world but it is also a highly invasive weed that can severely damage ecosystems. Fennel is often used with purgatives to allay the associated griping. In this research, renoprotective effect of the aqueous extract of foeniculum vulgare aef in experimental pcos female rats is studied. Foeniculum vulgare is an evergreen perennial growing to 1.