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Sweet fennel
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Sweet fennel or sweet fennel fruit.[1][2][3][4]
Alternative names[edit | edit source]
- Foeniculi dulcis fructus
- Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce
- (Miller) Thellung (sweet fennel fruit)[1][4]
Theory[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
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[2][4][1]
Clinicians[edit | edit source]
Risks and side effects[edit | edit source]
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.[1] Can cause allergic reactions affecting the skin and breathing.[2]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
Available without a prescription
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- 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
See also[edit | edit source]
- Bitter fennel
- List of approved herbal medicines by the EU Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products
- Herbs (category)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (January 26, 2018). "COMMISSION DECISION of 26 January 2018 establishing of a list of herbal substances, preparations and combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products (notified under document number C(2008) 6933) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/911/EC) (OJ L 328 6.12.2008, p. 42)". eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. "Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Miller) Thellung, fructus fennel fruit, sweet HMPC Assessment Report Summary for the Public European Medicines Agency" (PDF). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Fennel Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Fennel Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
