Foeniculum vulgare
| Noun | 1. |  Foeniculum vulgare - strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoning |
foeniculum vulgare
fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
fennel
,Carosella
(trade name),finnochio
(trade name),Foeniculum vulgare
(trade name),Foeniculum officinale
(trade name),Foeniculum capillaceum
(trade name),Anethum foeniculum
(trade name)Classification
Therapeutic: antispasmodicsAction
Therapeutic effects
Pharmacokinetics
Time/action profile
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO, Topical | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Contraindications/Precautions
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Dermatologic
- photosensitivity
Interactions
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Nursing implications
Nursing assessment
- Assess frequency and nature of cough and consistency and color of sputum. Unless contraindicated encourage fluid intake of 1500–2000 mL per day to decrease viscosity of secretions and facilitate expectoration.
- Assess appetite, flatulence, and bowel elimination before and during therapy.
Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Acute pain (Indications)Ineffective airway clearance (Indications)
Deficient knowledge, related to medication regimen (Patient/Family Teaching)
Implementation
- May be administered without regard for food intake.
- Do not take for longer than 2 wk.
Patient/Family Teaching
- Instruct patients that grow this herb not to confuse it with Hemlock, which may be fatal if ingested.
- Inform patients that there is insufficient information to recommend use of this herbal supplement.
- Advise patients not to use this herb for longer than 2 wk.
- Caution patients to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions.
- Advise female patients to avoid use of fennel if pregnancy is planned or suspected.
- Inform patients that the long term risks of this herb are not known.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
- Improved appetite and decrease in intestinal discomfort.
- Decrease in intensity and frequency of cough without suppression in cough reflex.
- Regular menstrual flow.
fennel
A perennial herb that contains fixed oils (e.g., oleic, linoleic and petroselenic acids), flavonoids, vitamins and volatile oils (e.g., anethole, estragole, limonene and pinene).Chinese medicine
The seeds are regarded as antispasmodic, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant and tonic, and used for colic, dyspepsia, hernias, nausea and vomiting.
Herbal medicine
In Western herbal medicine, fennel is regarded as a carminative; the seeds and roots are used to treat tired eyes, gastric discomfort, kidney stones, to increase breast milk and to stimulate the appetite; other uses are similar to those in Chinese herbal medicine.
Foeniculum vulgare
- noun
Synonyms for Foeniculum vulgare
noun strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed
Synonyms
- common fennel
Related Words
- common fennel
- fennel
- fennel seed
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