Chinese Dried Herbs Fructus Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang Fennel
Fennel is an excellent example of an aromatic herb that works to support normal digestive activity. Because fennel is most commonly used as a digestive aid, it is particularly helpful for occasional gas, bloating, and indigestion.
Dispel cold and relieve pain, regulate qi and stomach. For cold hernia, abdominal pain, testicular deviation, dysmenorrhea, less abdominal cold pain, abdominal distension and pain, less food, vomiting, and diarrhea. Warming the kidney, dispersing cold and relieving pain. Used for cold hernia abdominal pain and cold abdominal pain.
What is Fennel?
Fennel is the dried ripe fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. It is 4 ~ 8mm in length, and 1.5 ~ 2.5mm in diameter. In Autumn, when the fruit is early ripe, cut 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, and remove the accumulation of filthy gas in the body. So it has an effect on strengthening the stomach and promoting qi. The herb is mainly produced in Sichuan, Shanxi, Gansu, and so on.
Product Description
Pin Yin Name
Xiao Hui Xiang
English Name
Fennel
Latin Name
Fructus Foeniculi
Botanical Name
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Other names
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