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Fennel

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Foeniculum vulgare
Family: Apiaceae  ·  Parts used: Leaf, Root, Seed  ·  Also known as: Common Fennel, Florence Fennel

Key actions

AntimicrobialAntispasmodicExpectorant

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Menstrual crampsStrong
  • Pain (general)Good
  • BronchitisTraditional
  • CoughTraditional
  • Infection (general)Traditional
  • Muscle spasmTraditional
  • Respiratory supportTraditional
  • WoundsTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewExploring fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Composition, functional properties, potential health benefits, and safety (2023)
ReviewEffect of fennel on primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
ReviewFennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller) for the management of menopausal women's health: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)
ReviewEfficacy of herbal medicine (cinnamon/fennel/ginger) for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2020)
ReviewDietary supplements for dysmenorrhoea (2016)
RctFennel (Foeniculum vulgare) oral capsules improve endometrial thickness in infertile women following clomiphene citrate treatment (2025)
PreclinicalOlfactory Stimulation by Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) Essential Oil Improves Lipid Metabolism and Metabolic Disorders in High Fat-Induced Obese Rats (2022)
PreclinicalPreventative and therapeutic effects of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed extracts against necrotizing enterocolitis (2020)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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