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Fennel
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Foeniculum vulgare
A tall graceful aromatic plant, used as a culinary herb as well as a medicinal herb.
It has a calming effect on the digestion and treat stomach upsets, flatulence, and it also tones up a sluggish system and stimulate the appetite. It can be used for gout, cramps, and colic in small children.
It increases urination and promote menstruation. Drinking fennel tea helps to rid the body of excess fluids.
To relieve coughs, cold and other chest complaints, an infusion of the leaves or seeds is often used.
For external use, a decoction of the seeds is used to help relieve a headache or migraine - bathe the forehead and temples by using a facecloth soaked in the lotion. For internal use, mixed a few drops of fennel oil with honey and take it as required. Fennel oil may be rubbed over painful joints to relieve pain.
Cotton wool pads soaked in fennel infusion, can be used to relax and soothe tired eyes. For wrinkles and tired-looking skin, a fennel face pack can be used.
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