TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Fennel Seed

TCM Nature: Warm

TCM Taste: Sweet, Pungent

TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Kidney, Bladder, Spleen

Benefits:

·      Relaxes the muscles in the digestive tract

·       Alleviates cramping and bloating in the gut

·       Tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi

·       Clears parasites

·       Increases lactation and libido

·       Facilitates birth

·       Treats colic and dyspeptic diseases

·       Eases vaginal itching

·       Improves memory

·       Deepens sleep and treats insomnia

Spirituality:

Fennel is among the nine plants mentioned in the pagan, Anglo-Saxon Nine Herbs Charm, which was documented in the 10th century. The Egyptians and Chinese utilize it exclusively for medicinal purposes.

The ancient Romans considered fennel to be the herb of vision, with the root extract frequently incorporated into tonics aimed at clearing cloudy eyesight. In 1611, the Italian herbalist Pierandrea Mattioli dedicated several pages of his herbal remedy folio to formulas based on fennel, his native plant, addressing urinary, bronchial, and digestive issues.

During the Middle Ages, fennel was thought to possess magical properties. It was common for people to hang it above their doors as a safeguard against malevolent spirits.

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Bird’s Nest - Skincare vs Edible

• Supermarket Herbs - Bamboo Leaves

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Congee

• Supermarket Herbs - Rice

• Supermarket Herbs - Abalone Shell

• Supermarket Herbs - Black Chicken

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom