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Herb · Apiaceae family

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Full sun 1–2 m × 0.4–0.6 m Flowers July–August Harvest August–September to −31 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1.5 gof dried fruit
steep15 min
how often3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · fennel

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedFruit
mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloatingminor menstrual crampsproductive (chesty) cough with a cold

part: fruit

For: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating, productive (chesty) cough with a cold For whom: Adults, adolescents

What you use
Dried herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5 g of dried fruit in 250 ml of boiling water
How often
3× a day
Daily total
4.5 g a day
How long
Use for no more than 2 weeks.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5 g of dried fruit in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 250 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 15 min.

    15:00
  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

For: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating, productive (chesty) cough with a cold For whom: 4–12 years · children

What you use
Dried herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1 g of dried fruit in 100 ml of boiling water
How often
3× a day
Daily total
3 g a day
How long
Use for no more than 1 week.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1 g of dried fruit in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 100 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

For: minor menstrual cramps For whom: From 12 years · adults, adolescents

What you use
Dried herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5 g of dried fruit in 250 ml of boiling water
How often
3× a day
Daily total
4.5 g a day
How long
Use for no more than 2 weeks.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5 g of dried fruit in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 250 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: fruitfor: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating, productive (chesty) cough with a cold1.5 g of dried fruit in 250 ml of boiling water 3× a day · 4.5 g a day in total Adults, adolescentsat most 2 weeks
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: fruitfor: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating, productive (chesty) cough with a cold1 g of dried fruit in 100 ml of boiling water 3× a day · 3 g a day in total 4–12 years · childrenat most 1 week
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: fruitfor: minor menstrual cramps1.5 g of dried fruit in 250 ml of boiling water 3× a day · 4.5 g a day in total From 12 years · adults, adolescentsat most 2 weeks
Children under 4: not recommended

How long

Use for no more than 2 weeks. — for: Adults, adolescents; From 12 years · adults, adolescents

Use for no more than 1 week. — for: mild spasmodic digestive complaints including bloating, productive (chesty) cough with a cold · 4–12 years · children

Who should not use it

  • Children under 4: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the carrot family (Apiaceae)
  • If allergic to anethole
  • If allergic to mugwort
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • Not recommended for children aged 4–12 if the daily intake of estragole exceeds 1.0 µg/kg body weight.
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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

August–September
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Using the harvest · fennel

From the bed to the kitchen.

What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.

Edible parts

leavesflowerseed
Fennel contains alkenylbenzenes (estragole); fennel tea in particular can have a high content. Estragole was genotoxic and carcinogenic in animal studies.
Fennel tea: children under 4 years and pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid it; adults only occasionally, for no more than 14 days in a row. Fennel as a vegetable is considered harmless.

What to do with the harvest

Now, in a few days and for winter.

Right awayLeaves and flowers in salads and cooking; seeds as a spice.
For longer
  • Dry: cut the ripe seed heads, let them finish drying in a paper bag; store the seeds in a closed jar.
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