Foeniculi Fructus, B.P.; Foeniculum, U.S.P. Fennel Fruit, B.P.; Fennel, U.S.P
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Foeniculi Fructus, B.P.; Foeniculum, U.S.P. Fennel Fruit, B.P.; Fennel, U.S.P
The fruit of Foeniculum capilla-ceum, B.P. (F. vulgare,U.S.P.) Malta.
Fig. 196. - Fennel.
Characters. - Longer than conium fruit, being about one-quarter of an inch long. Slightly curved, elliptical, longitudinal ribs, the two lateral being double; taste and odour aromatic. The footstalk is often attached.
Composition. - A volatile oil, having the same composition as oil of anise.
Preparations. | |
B.P. | Dose. |
Aqua Foeniculi (1 lb. to 1 gallon)............................................. | 1 2 fl. oz. |
Pulvis Glycyrrhizae Compositus (vide p. 910)........................ | |
U.S.P
None.
Use. - It is stimulant and carminative, used to relieve flatulence, and lessen the griping of purgatives.1
1 I am informed that the wild fennel growing in South Africa will completely drive away fleas from kennels and stables, and powdered fennel has a similar effect in this country.
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