Foeniculum vulgare seed extract (Fennel)

aromatic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactogogue, hallucinogenic, laxative, stimulant and stomachic. Reduces fever, and promotes milk-flow in nursing mothers. Helps to remove toxic substances from the body. stimulates the production of hemoglobin and other components of the blood. aid digestion, helping to relieve diarrhea due to indigestion.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Foeniculum vulgare
Sanskrit Name : Shatapushpa
Common Name : Fennel/Saunf
Family : Apiaceae/Umbelliferae
Part Plant Used : Seed
Solvent Used : Water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Greenish Powder
Organoleptic Test : Characteristic Taste
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Herb Ext. Ratio : 7:1
Alcohol Soluble Extractives in 90%v/v By IP 66 Method Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 40%%
volatile oil not less than 3%

Chemical constituents

trans-anethole, fenchone, estragol (methyl chavicol), and a-phellandrene,3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid, 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 1,3-O-di-caffeoylquinic acid, 1,4-O-di-caffeoylquinic acid, 1,5-O-di-caffeoylquinic acid. Flavonoids like eriodictyol-7-rutinoside,quercetin-3-rutinoside and rosmarinic acid Quercetin-3-O-galactoside, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside and kaempferol-3-O-glucoside.

References

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Major Medicinal Plants of India, CIMAP, Pg.278

Medicinal Plants of India, ICMR, Vol.1, Pg.421

Handbook of Medicinal Plants, S.K.Bhattacharjee, 1998, Pg.156

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