Fennel Tablets

Fructus Foeniculi vulgaris

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Fennel — Fennel

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, fennel tablets were valued as a versatile preparation for the stomach and digestion and were also used for bad breath and body odour, for flatulence and to encourage the flow of milk in nursing mothers.

Ingredients

Fennel (without lactose and talc).

Note

Fennel was chosen Medicinal Plant of the Year in 2009.

Botanical background

Fennel contains anethole, fenchone and further terpenes; its essential oils are credited with antimicrobial, antifungal and expectorant properties. As a carminative it is also held to stimulate digestion and appetite.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 91.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 42.
Hildegard von Bingen: Heilsame Schöpfung. Die natürliche Wirkkraft der Dinge (Physica). Hrsg. von der Abtei St. Hildegard, Eibingen. Beuroner Kunstverlag 2012 (4. Auflage 2024). Cap. 1-66 (Fenchel).

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More preparations using Fennel

Fennel Fennel and Dill Herbs Fennel and Galangal Tablets Fennel Drink (“Heart Juice”) Fennel Powder Blend

Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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