Fennel
Posted at 11:00 - July 16th, 2019 - Megan & Jae - Education Guides
Uses: Digestion, Mucus, Kidney/Bladder Tonic, Nursing
Historical uses:
- Greek physicians suggested Fennel for increasing milk production in nursing mothers.
- British herbalists have used Fennel to help break up kidney stones.
- Excellent digestive tonic
- Helps quiet hiccups
- Helps prevent nausea
- Especially beneficial for protein digestion and processing protein waste
- Promotes improved bowel function
- Especially helpful in eliminating intestinal gas (either passing from the bowel or belching)
- It’s digestive support helps to clear excess mucus
- Helps clear phlegm for the lungs
- As a Vitamin A source, helps alleviate light sensitivity
- Improves night vision
- Helps prevent sudden “blindness” when encountering bright lights
- Has been used topically as an eyewash
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Helps minimize the production of uric acid
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Helps reduce lower back pain issues
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Tonic effect for kidney & bladder problems
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Has been used to break up kidney stones
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Functions as a gall bladder and liver cleanser
- As a poultice, has been used to help relieve breast swelling in nursing mothers
- Has been shown to enrich quality and quantity of milk for nursing mothers
- Improved milk quality helps alleviate colic in nursing babies
- May work as an antidote to poisonous mushrooms
- Supports removal of mucus from the intestinal tract
- Is used as a gargle and breath refresher
- Has been used to expel worms
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Excellent source of Vitamin A
Parts of the plant used include for therapeutic purposes: Whole plant
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Megan is our product curator and store visionary. Personally vetting every product that comes through the door, she evaluates thousands of items each month with a focus on quality ingredients and value. Well-schooled in the supplements department and the editor of our in-store newsletters, she still insists her main job is raising three daughters! (Wichita, Kansas)
2019 marks Jae’s 20th year working as a Holistic Nutritionist and Supplement Specialist in the Health Food industry. This environment has afforded the opportunity to discuss health issues and solutions with thousands of customers and clients. Along the way, she has acquired multiple certifications including biogenealogy, environmental biology, holistic nutrition and various healing modalities. She is currently studying to complete a Ph.D in Holistic Nutrition.
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