Fennel • Foeniculum vulgare
Parts Used: seeds — leaves and bulbs consumed for culinary purposes
Affinity: mammary glands, stomach
Herbal Action: antibacterial, antispasmodic, carminative, galactagogue, harmonizer, stomachic
Indications:
Reduces discomfort from gas, cramping and bloating, properties which pass through breastmilk to comfort colicky babies
Eases nausea associated with gut infections, food poisoning and hangovers
Preferred Preparations: food as medicine, glycerite, infusion, syrup
Taste: sweet + slightly bitter
Contraindications: generally regarded as safe
Origin Story: the powdered seed is said to ward off fleas