Fennel tincture has many great medicinal properties, this one is easy and can be made anytime while you are waiting for your other herbs to grow, I used seeds purchased from Amazon, although I will be growing fennel this year and letting some of it go to seed so that I can use my own home grown. I think this is a great one to have on hand in your herbal medicine chest. All of the information I am posting was found on the web and is not my own, I am posting this for informational purposes only and do ask that you do your own research and get a professional opinion before taking any herbs for medicinal purposes . Here is the information that I collected and thought was interesting, and I am sure there is plenty more out there. ( tincture recipe at the bottom)
Benefits:
Regulates thyroid
Lowers and regulates blood pressure
Prevents anemia
Helps regulate heart rate
Flushes toxins out of the system
Helps prevent colon cancer
Helps with eyesight
Helps with colds and flu
Good for hair and skin
Helps increase milk production for nursing
Helps regulate blood sugar
Helps lower cholesterol
Helps detox liver & prevent liver cancer
Helps with weight loss
help with nutrient absorption
promotes sleep
helps fight candida and symptoms of menopause
Aids In digestion
May relax the colon.
One 2023 study trusted source investigating the effects of fennel essential oil found that the oil’s main component, anethole, helped to reduce blood sugar levels in rats. When administered topically or orally, it was also found to protect against kidney, liver, and eye damage caused by diabetes.
With this in mind, fennel tea may be beneficial for regulating blood sugar.
Nutritional Value:
Nicene, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Folate, Vitamine A, Vitamine C, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus
Safety Precautions:
Do not take if pregnant
Do not take if you are allergic to celery, carrot, parsley or mugwort
Do not take if you have been advised by a doctor not to take birth control pills.
People that have a history of liver disease, alcoholism or Hepatitis should err on the side of caution.
Fennel reacts with these medications
Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates)
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Children: Fennel is possibly safe when used at appropriate doses for up to one week in young infants with colic.
Sources:
WebMD
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319651
https://youtu.be/rd9BwTnavgI?si=AopQmPGMw8LI-hmwColic
The Healing Herbs, Michael Castleman
Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)Tincture
1/2 C Fennel Seeds. its best to crush the seeds a bit to get them ready to release more healing power,
1 cup 40 proof or higher Vodka
- Fill a pint jar with the fennel seeds.
- Pour in vodka making sure it completely covers the seeds.
- Put a piece of parchment on top of the jar and put on lid and screw band, tighten so that air doesn't leak in.
- Label the contents with the type of tincture, the date made, what proof vodka and the date it needs to be bottled.
5.Let sit in a dark place for 1 month, shaking it periodically.
- After the 4 weeks are up, strain the liquid, discard the plant matter and bottle the liquid into sanitized amber colored bottles.
Store in a cool dark place. Most tinctures are good for 2 years.
Makes 1 cup
Usual adult dosage 1dropper 3x a day
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