SpiceFennel
Limited human evidence supports fennel for menstrual cramps; most other traditional uses lack robust scientific backing.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
345Calories
16gProtein
52gCarbs
15gFat
40gFiber
0gSugar
Benefits
- Spasmolytic
- anti-inflammatory
- secretolytic
- expectorant
- estrogenic
- antimicrobial
- supports digestive health
Key compounds
Trans-anetholeFenchoneEstragoleLimoneneAlpha-pineneBeta-myrceneAnisaldehyde
May help with
- Traditionally used for dyspeptic complaints
- bloating
- flatulence
- infantile colic
- primary dysmenorrhea
- catarrh
- indigestion
- and menopausal symptoms.
Best for these goals
Spasmolyticanti-inflammatorysecretolyticexpectorantestrogenicantimicrobialsupports digestive health
How to use it
Essential oils, seed extracts, seed powders, teas, creams, infusions, tinctures, syrups, honey
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding; caution with hormone-sensitive conditions, bleeding disorders, and allergies to celery/carrot/mugwort. May cause sun sensitivity. | Interactions: May interact with blood-thinning drugs, CYP3A4 substrates, birth control pills, ciprofloxacin, estrogens, and tamoxifen.
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