Fennel Seeds
Actually the whole little fruits of the fennel plant; a galactagogue spice that improves menopausal symptoms
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Fennel Seeds may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Menopause symptoms
Broadly improves symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, and physical, psychological, and sexual symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause1 teaspoon/day (oral)
Vaginal fennel cream: 90% went from severe pain during intercourse to none in 8 weeks; oral powdered seeds at 1 tsp/day improved menopausal symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
- Hot Flashes
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1 teaspoon/day (oral)for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Vaginal fennel cream: 90% went from severe pain during intercourse to none in 8 weeks; oral powdered seeds at 1 tsp/day improved menopausal symptoms
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Fennel Seeds
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The How Not to Age Cookbook