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Fennel
Latin Name: Foeniculum Dolce Family: Umbelliferae |
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Tropical, Warm, Temperate, Cool Full sun, Half sun 6' 1' Medicinal, Culinary Perennial Well drained, pH6 - pH8 Seed Spring 1' Summer Yellow |
COMMENTS:
This herb has finely cut feathery foliage, umbels of midsummer flowers, curved, ribbed seeds and a thick root, all with fresh anise seed flavor.
Uses: The seeds flavor breads, curries, apple pie, and fish sauces and are sprouted as a salad herb. Their essence flavors liquers and toothpaste. The seeds are chewed to allay hunger and ease indigestion. They are brewed for constipation, to increase breast milk and regulate menstruation. The root extract is detoxifying and diuretic. Research shows Fennel helps repair the liver after alcohol damage. Seed and leaf steam aids deep skin cleansing. The essential oil (used conservatively) is used in a muscle-toning massage.
Women's Health: The antispasmodic action of fennel helps to soothe muscles contractions in the uterus, but in a strong enough dosage it may stimulate the uterus to bring on menustruation. Fennel has a mild estogenic effect, which means it acts like the female hormone estogen. This is why it is contributed to increase mother's milk and bring on menstruation. Older women may wish to try fennel to aid the discomforts associated with menopause.
Prostate Cancer: Female sex hormones are often prescribed for prostate cancer. Try fennel along with traditional therapies only in consult with your doctor.
Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons bruised fennel per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day.
A weakened tea can be given to babies for colic.
Remark: Fennel should not be used by epileptics or young children.
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| Bronze-Smokey Fennel - $ 2.39 The Fennel Bronze, 'Foeniculum vulgare', has stunningly beautiful, purple feathery plumes that provide a lacy contrast in the vegetable or flower garden. The Bronze Fennel is an absolutely dazzling, hard to find Fennel, that is used primarily for ornamental value and has tasty foliage and seeds. Fresh leaves can be sprinkled on salads or used in salad dressings. Plant in the spring 2 weeks before the last average frost date. Fennel does best in well drained, sandy soils with lots of organic matter. They need to be kept moist. |
| Florence-Finocchio Fennel - $ 1.39 The Fennel Florence Finocchio, 'Foenicucum vulgare var. azoricum', is grown as a vegetable for the succulent, sweet, licorice-flavored bulbs or as a herb for the delicately flavored feathery foliage. If you have never had fennel bulb, you are missing a treat. It can be eaten raw or used very effectively in soups, deep fried, in pasta or sauteed. Fennel does best in well drained, sandy soils with lots of organic matter. They need to be kept moist. |


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