Pharmaceutical dill was used by such ancient healers as Dioscorides, Avicenna, Hippocrates and Pliny. In modern pharmacology, it is known as fennel - the medicinal properties of this plant allow fighting most digestive diseases, respiratory, genitourinary and endocrine system pathologies without risk to health and the development of adverse side effects.
Useful properties and contraindications of fruits and fennel seeds
Beginning in September, on the tops of stems with umbrellas of pharmacy fennel, fruits are formed, which are small oblong double-seeded. It is this part of the plant that has the highest value in medicine, since it contains many useful substances in sufficient therapeutic concentration:
- retinol;
- essential oils;
- polyunsaturated acids;
- vitamins (group B, C);
- calcium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- potassium;
- manganese;
- aluminum;
- magnesium;
- chromium;
- copper.
The ingredients listed give the seeds and fruits of fennel the following medicinal properties:
- carminative;
- expectorant;
- antispasmodic;
- diuretic;
- sedative;
- laxative;
- disinfectant;
- antimicrobial;
- detoxification;
- hormone-stimulating;
- antifungal;
- hepatoprotective.
The main field of application of pharmacy dill is gastroenterology, since the preparations based on it produce a lot of positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract:
- increased secretory activity of the glands of digestion ;
- elimination of spasms, flatulence and bloating;
- relief of acute pain syndromes and colic;
- relief of signs of irritable bowel syndrome;
- fighting with constipation;
- elimination of toxins from the body;
- getting rid of nausea and bouts of vomiting.
In addition, the described representative of the flora has beneficial effects on other body systems:
- calms the nerves under stress and insomnia;
- dilutes bronchial mucus and promotes its excretion;
- normalizes appetite;
- dissolves stones in the urinary and gallbladder;
- eliminates bacteria, fungi from the skin and mucous membranes (with external use);
- relieves cough;
- relieves of sore throat and hoarseness of voice;
- protects the liver from toxic damage, accelerates the regeneration of its cells.
Contraindications to the use of dill pharmacy:
- epileptic seizures;
- individual intolerance;
- allergic reactions;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- tendency to bleed.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of herbs and fennel roots
Stems, rhizome and pinnate leaves of pharmacies are more valuable in cooking than in medicine. However, they also have some useful qualities. In particular, these parts of the plant are rich in plant fiber, necessary for:
- normalization of digestion;
- cleansing of the intestine ;
- elimination of constipation;
- decrease in flatulence;
- improve metabolism.
Given that the greens and rhizome of the presented product serve as an additive in various dishes and salads, their consumption is so small that it does not cause any negative consequences.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of fennel seeds for women
Essential oils, present in fruits and, consequently, the seeds of pharmaceutical dill, stimulate the production of female sex hormones - estrogens. This feature of fennel allows you to apply it to alleviate symptoms during menopause, eliminate
Pointing the useful properties of fennel for women, we can not fail to mention the contraindications:
- pregnancy;
- diarrhea;
- heart diseases.