Introduction:
Fennel is a plant species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a member of the family Apiaceae (formerly the Umbelliferae). It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is generally considered indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean, but has become widely naturalized elsewhere and may now be found growing wild in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on river-banks.
Many culture in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the Middle East use fennel seed in their cookery. It is one of the most important spices in Kashmiri   Pandit and Gujarati cooking. Fennel seed extract contains anethole, which can explain some of its   medical effects: It, or its polymers, act as phytoestrogens .The essence of fennel can be used as a safe and effective herbal drug for primary dysmenorrhea, but could have lower potency thanmefenamic acid at the current study level.

Functions:
1. Fennel seed extract as an appetite suppressant and to treat stomach problems;
2. Fennel seed extract has also been used in the treatment of gout and tonsillitis;
3. Fennel seed extract is said to possess estrogenic properties and may have a positive effect on menopause and PMS;
4. Fennel seed extract also for treatment of abdominal pain, testicular side crash, dysmenorrhea, abdominal distention pain;
5. Fennel seed extract has been employed for the treatment of gastroenteritis and indigestion, to prevent gas, dissolve fat, and stimulate lactation.

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