Foeniculum synonyms, foeniculum pronunciation, foeniculum translation, english dictionary definition of foeniculum. A number of chemical constituents and various therapeutic effects of this herb have been reported by different workers. According to importance of fennel as a medicinal herb, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the phytochemical characteristics, and therapeutic properties of. Foliage, stems, roots and seeds are hairless and all have a very strong licorice scent. The crude powder was extracted with pure methanol twice and dried residue was dissolved in known volume of fresh solvent wv before testing.
A risk assessment prepared for hawaii gave the species a high risk score of 19 pier, 2015. It is a perennial herb that grows in many parts of the world raal et al. Plant fennel seeds outside in a sunny spot with welldrained soil. The leaves and seeds of fennel are used in many culinary traditions ehsanipour et al. The stems are ribbed and at the bottom of the stalks there is a broad green section. An analysis gc and gcms of foeniculum vulgare mill. Effects cytotoxic and genotoxic of aqueous extract of fennel. Foeniculum vulgare fennel is a typical aromatic plant of the. Ingestion of the oil can cause vomiting, seizures and pulmonary oedema. However, according to the international rules of nomenclature, the binomial name foeniculum vulgare was not validly published by hill in his reference for the reason that he did not consistently adopt the binomial system of nomenclature. Comparison of the composition and fungicidal activity of. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above.
A number of chemical constituents and various therapeutic effects of this. Ligusticum foeniculum roth ligusticum foeniculum crantz foeniculum panmorium roxb. Common fennel is a large, aromatic, perennial herb. Foeniculum vulgare synonyms, foeniculum vulgare pronunciation, foeniculum vulgare translation, english dictionary definition of foeniculum vulgare. We are globally recognized as a leading provider of fragrances, flavors and active ingredients as well as aroma chemicals for the perfume, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries.
A chemical classification based on the amount of estragole, transanethole limonene and fenchone is proposed for the different varieties and chemotypes of f. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Foeniculum very small genus of aromatic european herbs with pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers genus foeniculum rosid dicot genus a. The levels of selected elements ca, mg, fe, mn, cu, cr, co, zn, ni, cd and pb were determined in sweet fennel fruit foeniculum vulgari mill. Skin contact with the sap or essential oil is said to cause photosensitivity andor dermatitis in some people. It is native to the mediterranean and some parts of asia. Gcms report healing solutions fennel this gcms analysis con. Foeniculum vulgare fennel, sweet fennel pfaf plant database. Foeniculum vulgare is an evergreen perennial growing to 1. Foeniculum vulgare apiaceae commonly known as fennel is a well known and important medicinal and aromatic plant widely used as carminative, digestive, lactogogue and diuretic and in treating respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Foeniculum vulgare, chemical constituents, pharmacology, herb, medicinal plant. Foeniculum vulgare strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
Overview of comments received on community herbal monograph and community list entry on foeniculum vulgare miller subsp. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. See our written findings for more information about common fennel foeniculum vulgare. Media in category foeniculum vulgare the following 169 files are in this category, out of 169 total. Foeniculum vulgare, called common fennel, is an upright, branching perennial that is typically grown in vegetable and herb gardens for its aniseflavored foliage and seeds, both of which are commonly harvested for use in cooking.
Foeniculum vulgare apiaceae commonly known as fennel is a well known and important medicinal and aromatic plant widely used as carminative, digestive. Native to southern europe along the mediterranean sea, this plant in the carrot family apiaceae has sweetly aromatic foliage and. It is indigenous to the shores of the mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the seacoast and on riverbanks. In india, it is commonly cultivated throughout the country and often grows wild. Fennel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Blagojevic department of chemistry, faculty of science and mathematics, university of nis, serbia abstract.
Levels of major and trace elements in fennel foeniculum. Foeniculum vulgare article about foeniculum vulgare by the. Therapeutic and pharmacological potential of foeniculum vulgare mill. Genus foeniculum is a large biennial or perennial with aromatic, finely dissected leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers, followed by aromatic fruits details f. Unless otherwise noted all references are to duke, james a. Pdf foeniculum vulgare mill commonly called fennel has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestive, endocrine.
Article information, pdf download for foeniculum vulgare essential oils. Camus foeniculum commune bubani foeniculum divaricatum griseb. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of gras herbs and other economic plants. Foeniculum vulgare in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Plant information taken from the plants for a future. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of aqueous extract of fennel foeniculum vulgarevar. Foeniculum vulgare definition of foeniculum vulgare by the. The plant widely cultivated in many parts of europe, china, russia, egypt and india. Quantitative analysis of antimicrobial activity of foeniculum vulgare.
For example, a reddishleaved form known as bronze fennel foeniculum vulgare purpureum or foeniculum vulgare var. Foeniculum vulgare definition of foeniculum vulgare by. Fennel foeniculum vulgare is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf file. Dried fennel seeds are used as a spice for flavoring food. It is in leaf all year, in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Seeds of foeniculum vulgare were grounded by using domestic mixer and powdered material was hydrodis tilled in clevenger apparatus continuously for 5 hrs to yield essential oil. List item assessment report on foeniculum vulgare miller. Sweet fennel is the more common fennel variety found in yuma county. Foeniculi dulcis fructus european medicines agency. Supercritical fluid extraction sfe from solids has proven to be technically feasible for almost any system. Fennel fennel foeniculum vulgare in the parsley family apiaceae, is a tall perennial native to the mediterranean region, now cultivated worldwide as an annual or perennial. Foeniculum vulgare mill commonly called fennel has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestive, endocrine, reproductive. Appearance foeniculum vulgare is a perennial with soft, feathery, almost hairlike foliage growing up to 6.
Foeniculum vulgare sweet fennel this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Toxicopathological studies of foeniculum vulgare plant in mice. Foeniculum vulgare is the oldest valid name within the genus foeniculum for the plant designated by karsten as foeniculum foeniculutn. Two varieties of fennel are often used in cooking, the common or bitter fennel and sweet fennel. Fennel is an excellent herbal additive to many culinary dishes, including salads, fish, and sauces. Report on common fennel from the book weed control in natural areas in the western united states thurston county nwcb fact sheet on common fennel. This document is hs595, one of a series of the horticultural sciences department, ufifas extension.
Foeniculum definition of foeniculum by the free dictionary. This page was last edited on 21 february 2017, at 19. A green leafy perennial herb, it can be 2 m high and 45 cm wide. The leaves are very fine, have a feathery appearance and when crushed they smell like aniseed. The anethum foeniculum of linnaeus embraced two varieties, the common or wild fennel and the sweet fennel. Its seeds are used as flavourings in baked goods, meat and fish dishes, ice cream, alcoholic beverages and. The essential oils from foeniculum vulgare commercial aerial parts and fruits were. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Fennel, foeniculum vulgare, is a shortlived perennial with some types hardy in zones 49, but often grown as an annual in cooler climates. Invitro cytoprotection activity of foeniculum vulgare and helicteres isora in. Media in category foeniculum vulgarethe following 169 files are in this category, out of 169 total. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Foeniculum vulgare commonly called fennel has been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Its seeds are used as flavourings in baked goods, meat and fish dishes, ice cream, alcoholic beverages and herb mixtures. Foeniculum vulgare, also known as sweet fennel, is a common kitchen herb used around the world but it is also a highly invasive weed that can severely damage ecosystems. Pdf foeniculum vulgare apiaceae commonly known as fennel is a well known and important medicinal and aromatic plant widely used as carminative. Mediterranean area, long used as a medicinal and spice herb.
Gcms analysis and in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Sources, cultivation and uses your article library. Wild fennel foeniculum vulgare wild edibles database.