小茴香
fennel
小茴香xiǎo huí xiāng · Foeniculum vulgare
Category
warm the Interior
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Stomach
Dosage
3–6 g
in broth
Functions
relieves cold, alleviates pain (hernia pain, lower abdominal pain) warms and balances the stomach
Indications
Pain associated with a cold hernia, lower abdominal pain chill in the stomach, nausea
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
Warm, fragrant fennel: warms the lower abdomen and the liver meridian, relieving cold-related hernia and pelvic pain. Family: Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Part used: fruit Active constituents: anethole, essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.