Indications
Fennel is used for dysuria (painful urination), jaundice and fever. It acts as a diuretic and is renoprotective.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Mouri (Foeniculum valgare) contains trans-anethole (80-90%), fenchone (1-10%), estragole (3-10%) and volatile oil. These are used as a diuretic and a spasmolytic. The dried fruit is useful in chest, spleen and kidney troubles, and the oil from the seed is used as an anti-microbial.
Gohkshura (Tribulus terrestris) contains saponins, flavone glycosides, alkaloid, fixed oil, potassium nitrate, essential oil and resin. These are used for cooling, painful micturition, as a diuretic and antispasmodic, and for irritation of the urinary organs. It is used as a diuretic in gout, and it has antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activity. It also prevents the formation of kidney stone.
Kasni (Cichorium endivia) contains sesquiterpene lactones, chicoric acid, chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid and dicaffeoyl tartaric acid. It is used as a cooling agent, and also for fever, headache and jaundice. The root is used as a diuretic and in the treatment of kidney and liver disorders.
Khorbuj (Cucumis melo) contains ferulic, caffeic and chlorogenic acids, and cucurbitacin B and E. It is used as a cooling and nutritive agent and as a diuretic. It is also used in painful discharge and to suppress urinary infection.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Fennel is not recommended during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to say whether it is safe to use.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.