Fennel has been cultivated in Europe since Roman times and the Greeks called the plant marathron reputedly derived from a verb meaning "to grow thin" as it was an early slimming aid. In Indonesia, it has only been used since the eleventh century. The seeds are considered an important warming remedy for stomach problems and are also believed to affect the liver.
:: BOTANICAL NAME : Foeniculum vulgare L.
:: COMMON NAME : Fennel
:: FAMILY : Umbelliferae, Apiaceae
:: PART USED : Seeds
:: TASTE : Pungent
:: CHARACTER : Warm
MERIDIANS
Heart, lung, spleen, stomach
:: ACTIONS
Anti-inflammatory, relieves flatulence and indigestion, circulatory stimulant, stimulates the flow of milk, stimulates urine flow, mild expectorant.
:: TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN USES
- - to regulate energy and alleviate pain
- - to warm the stomach and middle
- 'triple burner' area
:: TYPICAL INDONESIAN DOSE
3-9 grams (1/10 - 1/3 ounce)
:: RECOMMENDED JAMU
Jamu Selinjong (Aids digestion and blood circulation)
:: COMBINATIONS
Used with Cinnamon, Ginger or Magnolia officinalis for problems associated with cold in the stomach - including colicky pains, poor appetite, indigestion and vomiting.
Mixed with Javanese long pepper (Retrofracti fructus), and other herbs good for both men & women which keeps the body fresh, healthy and strong, it improve sleep and appetite, facilitates bowel movements and aids indigestion, also regulates blood circulation.
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