Shatapushpa (Fennel)

Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare, Fennel)

Part used: fruits (seeds)

Tissues: plasma, blood, muscle, bone marrow

Systems: digestive, nervous, urinary

Action: carminative, gastric, stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic

Fennel seeds are one of the best remedies for digestion, enhancing digestion without increasing Pita, stopping cramps and eliminating the accumulation of gases. They perfectly help with weak digestion in children and in old age.

Fennel seeds stop colic, can induce menstruation, and also increase lactation in nursing mothers.

Warnings: none. A good general remedy and spice for all constitutions