Fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Botanical Name:
Foeniculum vulgare
Family:
Apiaceae
Appearance:
Biannual or perennial species, exclusive of culture.
Fruit-shaped berries made up of two achenes.
They cannot be confused because they have characteristic, aromatic, sweet, and then slightly burning aroma and flavour.
Origins:
- Europe
Active constituents:
- Anetol, limonene, felandren, anisic acid, camphene, lipids, sugars, coumarin derivatives, minerals, mucilages
Healing properties:
As antiseptic, carminative and expectorant in bronchitis. Externally in aromatherapy as aerosols or ointments.