Sweet fennel

Sweet fennel or sweet fennel fruit.

Alternative names

 * Foeniculi dulcis fructus
 * Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce
 * (Miller) Thellung (sweet fennel fruit)

Evidence
The European Union's Committee on Herbal Medicine recognizes sweet fennl's use for:
 * mild, bloating, flatulence and mild spasmodic gastrointestinal symptoms
 * minor spasms associated with menstrual periods
 * helping cough up mucus when a cough is associated with a cold

Risks and side effects
The European Union Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products states to avoid using it if hypersensitive or allergic to the active substance, any of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family (aniseed, caraway, celery, coriander and dill), or to anethole. Can cause allergic reactions affecting the skin and breathing.

Costs and availability
Available without a prescription

Learn more

 * HMPC Assessment Report Summary for the Public European Medicines Agency
 * drugs.com - natural products (consumer)
 * drugs.com - natural products (professional)
 * Community list entry on foeniculum vulgare miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (B, part B) - Committee on Herbal Medicine Products Monograph