Fennel. Medicinal properties and contraindications for women, men and children. Recipes use in folk medicine,

Fennel - a plant that resembles dill. Its medicinal properties are not as widely known as other more popular herbs - chamomile, valerian, oak bark.

Most people know only that fennel stimulates the production of breast milk and infant benefits from stomach problems. In fact, this plant, despite some contraindications, can be applied to treat skin inflammation, diseases of internal organs and in cosmetology.

The composition and the use of fennel

This is an atypical plant is used in cooking and medicine since ancient times.

It has a wealth of chemical composition:

• flavonoids;
• rutin;
• flavones;
• antioxidants;
• Quercetin.

Thanks to all these substances the use of fennel can significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer of the liver diseases. The plant contains a large amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and much greater than oranges and lemons.

Vitamin C contained in plants, helps maintain immunity onset of colds and facilitates removal from the body of the released radicals. The content of almost all the B vitamins in fennel has beneficial effects on the stability and strengthening of mental health. The plant has a slight sedative effect.

Pure natural "cleaners" tocopherols and retinol helps clean the body from slagging and harmful decay products, which is reflected positively on the visual health of skin and hair cover. When receiving a food dietary fiber disperse metabolism (metabolism) outputted cholesterol.

The ether extracts oils are widely used in medicine, perfumery and cosmetic compositions. Food and dietary fiber are responsible for the removal of bad cholesterol from the blood, accelerate the processing of food, stabilize blood pressure (blood pressure), conduct prevention of diseases of the heart muscle.

For eating all suitable parts of the plant - greens, seeds and roots, both dry and fresh. The most common vegetables and ordinary varieties.

Root

Each person can not hurt to include in your daily diet fennel root. In his part of the root is a mineral-vitamin complex.

vitamins	A, (1,2,5,6,9), C, PP
minerals	Zinc, selenium, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium
The energy value	30 kcal / 100g
Composition (per 100 g):	fat-0,2 g
proteins 1.24g
Carbohydrates - 7.4 g
H20 (water) - 90.3 g
ash - 1 g
fiber - 3 g

Fennel has a low caloric value and is suitable for people watching their diet. In addition to vitamins and minerals, the root contains essential oils, flavonoids and antioxidants.

Application rhizomes fennel food has a beneficial soothing, regenerating and anti-microbial effect:

• normalize hormones - in disorders of the female sphere, pain during menstruation and irregular cycle smooths out fluctuations in hormone backfire;
• It helps with poor eyesight - Regular use of the roots of the plants helps to restore vigilance, prevents the development of age-related eye changes, and decreased vision. Well relieves tired and irritated eye syndrome;
• Cleaning of slag - accelerates metabolism and output insalubrious degradation products;
• Treatment of SARS and influenza - antiprostudnyh part of the charges applied to the prevention and treatment of seasonal respiratory diseases;
• normalizes the gastrointestinal tract - speeding up the metabolism, facilitates the process of digestion and assimilation of food, relieves bloating, gas formation, pain and colic;
• prevention of cancer;
• slowing down the aging process of the organism;
• It has beneficial effects on heart health, the condition of vessels;
• It helps to overcome stress and depressive disorders;
• increases the body's natural defenses;
• They improve iron in the blood

Leaves

The composition of the stems and leaves of fennel is identical with rhizomes. When used in fresh people get more natural antioxidants, tocopherols and flavonoids, can neutralize harmful substances in the body and prevent the development of abnormal cancer cells. In fresh or dried form fennel added to food (salads, side dishes, soups).

This supplement not only the diversity of the diet, but also:

• perfectly tones;
• It stimulates and increases libido;
• It promotes easy and comfortable digestion.

Both fresh and dried leaves can be used in bloating, flatulence.

seed

Seeds are particularly useful for the treatment of digestive problems. Their babies are brewed at rezyah and abdominal pain (colic children).

they are useful and adults with:

• cardiovascular problems;
• cholesterol slagging;
• gas clusters;
• stomach pain;
• respiratory diseases, cough (as an expectorant).

Fennel seed helps in the care of the oral cavity. Many manufacturers include milled seeds of fennel in the dental rinse composition, powders and pastes. You can just chew on the seeds after a meal. This will freshen your breath and become a natural alternative to chewing gum.

Oil

Fennel, medicinal properties and contraindications which are well understood by researchers and used as an oil. Fennel oil well is disclosed in combination with other oils: rose, lavender, geranium.

In its composition it has:

• anethole;
• fenchone;
• camphene;
• acid and anisic aldehyde,
• limonene.

Ether is nontoxic, but may irritate the mucous membranes, skin, act on the body narcotic, dope large quantities. It may also trigger the development of allergy.

Not recommended for pregnant women and persons suffering from epilepsy.

On the human body is capable of fennel oil has the following effects:

• increases appetite;
• It stimulates lactation in women
• It helps with Nekhoroshev breath;

  

• kills germs;
• It alleviates the symptoms that accompany menopause (hot flashes, heavy bleeding, PMS);
• It cleanses the liver, its regeneration;
• It is antispasmodics (eliminates pain);
• diuretic - copes with edema, kidney stones, shown in kidney diseases;
• detoxification for poisoning, vomiting;
• increases the secretion of the digestive tract, stimulates motility;
• It calms the nerves.

Fruit

Fennel Fruit visually resembles a head of garlic and is divided into two large grains.

Fruits contain:

• essential oils (4-6%);
• oleic acid;
• petroselic acid;
• antenol;
• proteins.

Has the following properties:

1. Expectorant.
2. Analgesic.
3. Disinfectant.

Contraindications to receiving fennel

Since fennel contains biologically active natural substances, in some cases, its use can be harmful:

• during the period of gestation of the child;
• at giperlaktatsii;
• when seizures (epilepsy);
• in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by diarrhea;
• with excessive sensitivity to the plant and its components (due to the risk of allergy development);
• in case of serious heart rhythm disturbances.

In what form taking fennel

Take fennel can be in the form of:

• oil composition - comprise massage means, enrich's Skin products (lotions, gels, shampoos). When used in an oil burner colds. Suitable for oral administration - in case of problems with the digestive tract;
• broth - tablespoon fennel seeds (crushed or other plant parts) is poured 200-250 ml of water and allowed to stand for one hour. Suitable for gargling and ingestion flatulence, urolithiasis;
• healing tea - preparing substantially similar to a decoction of fennel, but smaller insisted. It is used for the prevention of SARS, strengthen the immune forces of the body, increase lactation;
• infusion - minced raw fennel insist on alcohol-based (white wine, vodka, alcohol) for the month. For therapeutic purposes, use 2-3 tbsp. spoon a day;
• whole plant for cooking - You can take any part of the plant (roots, seeds, fruits, stems) to be added to salads, soups, side dishes. In some countries, plant stewed, boiled and pickled.

How to use fennel in the treatment. Recipes of traditional medicine

Fennel, contraindications and therapeutic properties which are described above, is widely used in home recipes to combat various diseases. With self-harvesting fennel plants are cut at a height of 25-30 cm from the ground.

Then the dried raw material. The shelf life is approximately 3 years with proper content of raw materials. A simpler way is to purchase the finished raw materials in the pharmacy.

The retail sales for brewing and preparation of infusions can be found the seeds, chopped herbs and fennel oil. For the treatment used infusion, decoction and medicinal tea from fennel seeds and herbs. Oils are added to compositions for massage, aromaprotsedury for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Traditional medicine offers many recipes using fennel from:

• worms;
• delay stool;
• gout,
• skin diseases;
• pancreatitis.

With the success of the plant is used for weight loss and cosmetology.

Cough, bronchitis

When coughing, bronchitis chopped raw material used and fennel oil. For the preparation of therapeutic broth should take 5-10 g of leaf or seed fruits (milled) and pour 200 ml of water. Broth to withstand steam (water) bath for 15-20 min and give more brew for a further hour. Then filter and take 100 ml 4 times per day.

For steam inhalation should boil water in a small bowl or saucepan (about 2-3 liters). Add 3-4 tablespoons fennel and boil for another 5-7 minutes. Hide with a head with a towel and inhale the steam 8-12 minutes. To enhance the effect, you can add fennel oil (oil for use in a nebulizer is not suitable).

Also, fennel oil can be added to tea or warm milk. For adults add 10 drops per 200 ml of liquid, for children - 3-4 drops to the same amount of drinking. Good effect gives reception bath with the addition of a few drops of oil or fennel oil burner application.

pancreatitis

Problems with the pancreas cause stone formation and blockage of the bile ducts. At the same time people suffering from pancreatitis, feel pain and heaviness in the left hypochondrium.

To relieve pain and normalize the outflow of bile used herbal preparations containing fennel:

• chamomile, marshmallow (root), couch grass, licorice (root) and fennel fruit - all components are taken in equal parts and stirred. For brewing should take 2 tsp herb mixture and pour 100-150 ml of boiling water. Drinking at night;
• peppermint, valerian (root), St. John's wort, corn silk, immortelle, rosehips, fennel fruit - 10-15 g of the mixed grass feedstock is poured 200 ml of boiling water. Insist about 10 hours. Take 50-60 ml 3 times per day.

With joint problems

Active biological substances fennel oils have a warming and analgesic effects. When the pain in the joints of hands, feet apply compresses. To do this in a small volume of water (about 30-40 ml) was dissolved 10-15 drops fennel ether.

Obtained by means of a small piece impregnated with a natural fabric, it is better linen and applied to the sore spot for the night (or a few hours). Such lotions are effective in arthrosis, arthritis.

Tea for lactation

Fennel (medicinal properties, and contraindications for pregnant and lactating have differences) to increase the amount of milk typically include different herbal compositions. On pharmacy shelves can easily find fennel tea for nursing mothers of different brands (Hipp, Granny basket).

For the independent preparation of compositions take semen: dill, fennel, fenugreek - 20 g each seed and pour 200 ml hot water in the thermos. Insist for three hours, then use pre-diluted in a ratio of 3 to 1 plain boiled water.

For conventional tea brewing of fennel seed take one tablespoon seeds and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Leave for 2-3 hours, to drink the present. Take 3 tbsp. l. before the meal.

slimming

Fennel, medicinal properties which are very versatile, and can help to reduce weight. If a person has no restrictions related to the use of fennel with contraindications (pregnancy, allergy, heart disease), in the presence devoid of weight can be safely included in the diet, this vegetable product.

It contains vitamins, accelerates metabolism, flavonoids and glycosides and help eliminate toxins. Slimming used fennel seeds. Their use reduces appetite and craving for harmful products (sweets, pastry). Diuretic effect fennel seed promotes the excretion of excess fluid from the body and salts.

In addition fennel seeds can be used oil, and fruit of the plant for weight loss. The seeds can be eaten inside simply chewing a few pieces at the moment the feeling of hunger. You can brew and drink a decoction of the seeds. To this end, Article 1-1.5. l. seed is added 250 ml of water and brought to boiling for a few. Drink throughout the day for 50-60 ml 4-5 times a day.

Ether fennel can be used for massaging the problem areas, and for the enrichment of anti-cellulite creams, gels.

Fennel can be combined with different herbs and plants, helps to reduce weight and brew fees. It should take 1 tbsp daisies, 2 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tbsp. l. green tea, 1 tablespoon corn stigmas. Mix all the ingredients and fill to 300 ml. water. A couple bring broth to boil and let stand (30-40 min.). Use it as a simple tea drink.

Firming Facial Mask

In cosmetology fennel is used by adding the oil droplets in the masks and creams.

Fennel oil in skin care help:

• eliminate puffiness;
• increase the turgor oval face;
• increase the production of collagen;
• feed moisture and tone;
• eliminate wrinkles;
• slow down photoaging;
• shoot to dry and inflamed skin

Apply this oil for all skin types. Dry skin oil nourishes and softens. When acne and excess fat fennel oil helps cleanse the skin. In pure undiluted oil is applied only on pimples, since this active oil may cause redness and stinging sensation throughout the facial skin.

Firming mask for aging skin:

• 1 tsp honey 1 egg yolk, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 3-4 drops of fennel oil. Softened honey combine with egg yolk, add turmeric powder and butter. Spread evenly on the skin of the face and lie quietly for 15-20 minutes. At the expiration of the time thoroughly wash your face, so as turmeric has a bright yellow color and is removed slowly from the skin;
• 1 tbsp. l. white clay, 1 tbsp. l. sour cream (20-25% fat), shea butter, 4-5 drops of fennel oil - clay mix and sour cream, add melted shea butter and fennel oil. Distribute the mixture on your face and leave to act for 10-15 minutes.

Fennel oil for hair

Hair oil is used to get rid of dandruff, accelerate growth and strengthen the root system:

• dandruff - combined in one dish 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 tbsp aloe juice, 1 tsp soft honey and 7-8 drops of fennel oil. Composition is applied to the root zone and held for about an hour;
• to activate hair growth - 20-25 ml burdock oil combined with 1 tsp dry mustard powder, and 10 drops of fennel ether. Apply the mixture on the roots and left for 10-15 minutes.

If there is no time to prepare home masks can practice aromoraschesyvaniya. For this purpose, the natural comb or hair brush drip a few drops of oil and comb the hair in several ways. Wash your hair after it is not necessary.

Another simple way is to enrich the fennel oil shampoos and conditioners for hair.

amenorrhea

In the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) fennel include herbal help restore female cycle.

To do this, 300 ml of water take 1.5 tablespoons raw materials:

• parsley (rhizome);
• fennel seeds;
• the fruits of juniper;
• sagebrush;
• dog-rose fruit;
• bloodroot;
• rue.

All combined, can be milled, if necessary. 20 g of the mixture is poured 300 ml of water, allowed spanned collection. Take 100 mL daily.

colic

Fennel, medicinal properties and contraindications are known to many young mothers with babies, it is one of the most popular means of infant colic. The infusion of the seeds or fruits helps eliminate cramping in the intestine, infant abdominal pain.

In order to combat colic fit all parts of the plant:

• stem (grass) - can be taken in dry or fresh form, 1 tsp zalit100 ml of water (boiling water), and strained to give the child a few teaspoons 3-4 times a day;
• fruits or roots - 10 g of raw material and grind fill a thermos 150 ml of water. Post a strained and filtered water the baby 30 ml 5 times a day;
• seed - 3-4 g of seed is poured 150 ml of water. After the fat infusion, it is filtered, and give the child a few teaspoons 6-7 times a day.

constipation

Fennel as a laxative remedy widely used in India and some other Asian countries. We solve this delicate problem in using the essential oil of fennel. In 1 liter of water (cooled boiled) 10-12 was dissolved oil droplets. The resulting liquid is called dill water and slightly cloudy in appearance. Drink during the day 3-4, 2-3 tablespoons.

by flatulence

For carminative effect (reducing the amount of gases in the gut) is used fennel seeds and flowers. Ground seeds or flowers (fruits) brewed 250 ml of boiling water. After cooling, the use of 50 ml for 20-30 minutes before meals.

from parasites

To clean the internal organs of worms use stem or seed. fennel raw material is ground and take 2 tbsp. l., which connect with 200 ml of water. On low heat bring to a boil and boil for 5-7 minutes. Use for 3-4 days with 50 ml 4 times a day.

To prevent infection with worms and Ascaris decoction is recommended to take every spring and autumn. In the presence of large stones in the kidney and gall bladder use a decoction is not recommended, as this may provoke the movement of stones.

for potency

To restore the man's force is prepared tinctures on alcohol. It can be used not only alcohol, but also other spirits: vodka, vodka, white wine.

• white wine - 0.5 liter. wine taking 100 g of ground fennel (any part), and 100 g of celery, connected components and allowed to stand for 21 days. Apply 150 ml per day;
• on alcohol - 200 ml of fluid charge 50 g of fennel seed and infused for 15 days. Apply 2-3 tablespoons spoon 3 times a day.

gout

To mitigate the symptoms of the disease exacerbations prepare tax:

• Buckthorn (bark);
• Fennel (grass);
• Melissa;
• parsley;
• dandelion (root).

All components are mixed, 3 tablespoons the mixture is poured 0.5 liters of boiling water and held for 5-6 hours. Then the infusion was adjusted over medium heat until boiling. Take half a cup 3-4 times a day.

Of skin disorders

To eliminate acne cleansing lotion is prepared. In 200 ml of pure water was added 15 drops of essential oil of fennel. With the help of sponge or cotton swab is treated with the face 2 times a day.

Lubricated with oil all over the face can not be - can appear irritation and redness. Treating pure essential composition can only be pustules, inflammation. Added to the usual daily cream butter will help to eliminate the problem of the skin manifestations.

Rules for choosing a good fennel and storage

When buying fennel stalks should choose rich green color. They should not be podvyavshimi and loose and elastic and dense. Store in refrigerator fennel can be no more than 5 days.

When purchasing rhizomes should also pay attention to the color - they must be light green. In this case, the root of the issue should smell pleasant anise. The presence of cracks and chips, indicates the poor quality of the product.

Subject to long-term storage roots and seeds. Hold them to be in a glass container with a sealed lid that protects from moisture feedstock. Proper use of fennel because of its healing properties, helps get rid of many ailments. In the absence of contraindications is a natural herbal remedy is able to get rid of many ailments.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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