Fennel has the function of dispelling cold and relieving pain, and can be used to expel cold pathogens, such as joint muscle pain, numbness and unfavorable flexion and extension caused by wind, cold and dampness.
Foeniculum vulgare L. can also regulate qi and stomach, and can be used to treat stomach qi caused by cold pathogen, such as stomachache, belching, abdominal distension, hiccup and loose stool. People with yin deficiency, dryness and heat and excess heat cannot use this medicine, and people who are allergic to Foeniculum vulgare L. are forbidden to take it.
Extended data
Foeniculum vulgare L. is a very commonly used condiment. Foeniculum vulgare L. is a plant with aromatic stems and leaves. It is often used, such as jiaozi, steamed buns and so on, which make fennel stuffing.
The main component of fennel is fennel oil, which can stimulate the nerve and blood vessels of gastrointestinal tract, promote the secretion of digestive juice in stomach and intestine, and promote the digestion and absorption of food. It can also promote the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, thus eliminating some gas accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract, so it has the functions of invigorating the stomach, promoting the circulation of qi, and removing the tumor.
Foeniculum vulgare L. originated in China. It is cultivated in all provinces and regions of China. Young leaves can be used as vegetables or as seasoning. Fruit used as medicine has the effects of expelling wind, eliminating phlegm, dispelling cold, invigorating stomach and relieving pain.
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