foeniculum vulgare

action	carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hallucinogen, intestinal aid, lactogogue, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
body	abdomen
common name	fennel, sweet fennel, wild fennel
contains	potassium, vitamin A
family	apiaceae
indigenous use	cherokee
range	cabrillo national monument, channel island national park, colonial national historic park, death valley national monument, dominican republic, ebey's landing national historic river, ethiopia, europe, france, golden gate natl. rec. area, haiti, haleakala national park, iraq, italy, kurdistan, malaya, mediterranean, mexico, point reyes national seashore, redwood national park, santa monica mounatins nat. rec. area, spain, turkey, uk, venezuela, whiskey-shasta-trinity nat. rec. area, yellowstone national park
use	spice
used to treat	abdominal cramps, aerophagia, cancer, children's ailments, colic, common cold, dermatosis, gas, gastro-intestinal disturbances, gonorrhea, hepatosis, indigestion, intestinal ailments, kidney ailments, liver ailments, nerves, parturition, rheumatism, sore, spasms, stomach ailments, tumor, women's ailments
comments	family: apiaceae, A tea made from fennel seeds is a good treatment for indigestion. Generally used to flavor licorice powder. Helps kill appetite when dieting. 5-20 drops of Fennel oil can cause epileptic-like convulsions and hallucinations. Constituents in the oil are toxic to liver and harsh to kidneys. Normal amounts as used in flavoring are apparently safe.