of fennel.

Fennel (Foenictdum vulgare)Herbaceous perennial up to 1.5 m. The stem is straight, slightly furrowed. The leaves are large, pinnatisect. The flowers are small, yellow. Externally very similar to fennel dill, but different odors and tastes like anise. Flowers in June-August.
As a medicinal plant use fruits are best collected in September. Sometimes the grass is used, which is better to collect before flowering. Fennel is a diuretic, carminative, lactiferous action. Essential oil of fennel helps whooping cough and bronchitis.
Bronchitis, chronic cough
Dissolve in a glass of tea or milk 5-10 drops of essential oil of fennel (for adults) or 2-3 drops (for children). Drink warm. It is possible to take in the same amount on a piece of sugar. Pour 1 tablespoon of chopped fennel fruits 2 cupsboiling water, to insist 2 hours, drain. Take 1/2 cup of infusion 4 times a day before meals.
Pour 1 teaspoon fennel fruit 1 glass of water to put on low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Take 2 tablespoons of broth 3-4 times a day for 15 minutes before eating.
Gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer
Take equal parts fennel fruit, marshmallow root, licorice root, couch grass rhizomes and leaves of chamomile. Prepare the infusion of 2 teaspoons of the collection in 1 cup of water. Take the night to 1 cup of infusion.
Menstrual irregularities
Green fennel wash, chop and squeeze the juice. Mix the fennel juice with carrot and beet juices. Take 1/2 cup of the mixture of juice, 2 times a day.
POOR Lactation
Mix the fruits of fennel, anise and dill, taken in equal parts. Add 5 g of a mixture of 1 cup sour cream, mix all in an enamel pot and put in the oven or the oven on low heat. Take 1 time per day in the form of heat at night.
Reduced potency
Mix 100 g of fruits of fennel and celery leaves, pour 1 liter of dry white wine, leave for 1 month in a dark place, shaking every day, drain. Take 1/3 cup liqueur after meals.