Fennel Seed

(Foeniculum vulgare)

OCCULT/METAPHYSICAL/CURIO:

• Release
• Fertility
• Love
• Confidence
• Psychic Ability
• Divination
• Repel negativity
• Hex breaker

TYPICAL USES IN HISTORIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES:

• may suppress appetite
• Possibly aid in heart health
• Antibacterial
• Anti-inflammatory
• May benefit issues menopausal symptoms
• Colic

More info: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fennel-and-fennel-seed-benefits#710.-Other-potential-benefits

INTERACTIONS:

• strong estrogenic properties; POTENTIAL TO DISRUPT FETAL DEVELOPMENT
• Contraceptives
• Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
• Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
• Anticoagulents
• Antiplatelet
• Meds changed or metabolized by liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 CYP3A4 substrates) and certain beta blockers (fennel has high potassium content)

More info:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fennel-and-fennel-seed-benefits#710.-Other-potential-benefits https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-311/fennel

 

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