The scientific name, description, medicinal action and uses of Fennel are as follows:

Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare). It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. (Part used: Seed)

• Fennel is known as a natural detoxifier. It will help relieve flatulence and colic while stimulating the digestion, acting as a diuretic and helping to detoxify the body.
• Fennel contains anethole which is known as anti-inflammatory and cancer cells suppressant.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome and digestive ailments.
• Cures indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, foul breath and vomiting.
• Relieves gas and stomach acid and other painful stomach disorders.
• Controls cardiac problems and lowers high blood pressure.
• Normalizes the function of the kidneys, liver, and clears the lungs.
• Increases the flow of urine.
• Restores damaged liver cells that cause hepatitis and other liver disorders.
• Treats bronchial asthma and relieves congestion problems by loosing phlegm in the breathing passages.                               
• Dissolves fat deposits of the body and induces weight loss.
• Comparable to mefenamic acid for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
• Stimulates milk production for nursing mothers.
• Good source of phosphorous, potassium, copper, and a very good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, magnessium and manganese.