Fennel is the dried ripe fruit of Foeniculum vuLgare Mill. It is 4 ~ 8mm in length, 1.5 ~ 2.5mm in diameter. In Autumn, when the fruit is early ripe, cutting the plant, dried in the sun, and the fruit is laid to remove impurities. It is often used in the treatment of hernia, menstrual pain, liver and stomach qi stagnation, abdominal and hypochondriac pain and other diseases. Fennel contains a component called fennel oil, which can stimulate gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, promote digestion and absorption, accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, remove the accumulation of filthy gas in the body. So it has the effect on strengthening stomach and promoting qi. The herb is mainly produced in Sichuan, Shanxi, Gansu and so on.
Chinese Name | 小茴香 |
Pin Yin Name | Xiao Hui Xiang |
English Name | Fennel |
Latin Name | Fructus Foeniculi |
Botanical Name | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. |
Other name | foeniculum vulgare, foeniculum, foeniculum vulgare fruit, fennel herb |
Appearance | Brown fructus |
Smell and Taste | Special aroma, slightly sweet, pungent |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Fructus |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Fennel can dispel cold and alleviate pain;
2. Fennel can regulate qi and harmonize stomach.
3. Fennel can relieve menstrual pain and pain in the abdominal region.