FENNEL

Uses?

Mild digestive spasms

Flatulence

Bloating

Coughs

Catarrh

Who?

Almost everyone

Who can’t?

People on any type of medication. Check with doctor

Pregnant or breast feeding

How long?

Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people

Side effect?

Allergic skin

Available forms?

Capsules, tinctures, lozenges and teas.

Dose?

Follow health professional advice or directions on the package

Part used?

Fruit (seeds)

Comes from?

Native to the Mediterranean and widely naturalised throughout the world

Other names?

Foeniculum Vulgare