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
Can cause allergic reactions.

Costs and availability
Available without a prescription

Learn more

 * 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