The efficacy and function of fennel stems and leaves

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine fennel stems and leaves.

[Other names] Fennel (Qian Jin Shi Zhi), grass fennel (Ben Jing Feng Yuan), fragrant silk vegetable (Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities).

[Source] It is the leaves of fennel, a plant of the Umbelliferae family.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain about 123 mg% ascorbic acid, about 37 mg% dehydroascorbic acid, a small amount of vitamin B2, nelumboside, anetholeside, kaempferol-3-arabinoside, kaempferol-3-glucuronide, quercetin-3-glucuronide, as well as organic acids such as cinnamic acid, ferulic acid, caffeic acid, benzoic acid, anisic acid, vanillic acid, gentisic acid, o-coumaric acid, protocatechuic acid, syringic acid, sinapic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, shikimic acid, and quinic acid.

[Nature and flavor] Nanchuan "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "It tastes sweet and spicy, and is warm in nature."

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, relieve gas, and relieve pain. Treats shaqi, hernia, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 3-5 qian; mash into juice or soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treats sudden kidney qi rushing to the flanks, causing pain like a knife stabbing and difficulty in breathing. It is also very effective in regulating intestinal gas: take one cup of juice of raw fennel stems and leaves, mash it and sprinkle it over the hot water before drinking. (Dietary Therapy Materia Medica)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Medicine Properties"

The above is an introduction to the effects of fennel stems and leaves. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above. Fennel stems and leaves are also very helpful in treating certain diseases.