Fennel Fruit, Xiǎo Huí Xiāng, 小茴香, Fructus Foeniculum Vulgare

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Warm Interior Expel Cold 
English: Fennel Fruit    Pinyin:  Xiao Hui Xiang      Pharmaceutical: Fructus Foeniculum Vulgare  
Organs: Liver • Kidney • Spleen • Stomach      Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Pungent      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Warm Liver • Warm Kidney • Relieve pain • Expel cold • Regulate Qi • Harmonize stomach
Indications: Stomach ache • Cold lower back pain • Kidney deficiency • Cold hernia pain • Stomach cold • Indigestion • Poor appetite Epigastric pain • Vomiting
Contraindications: Yin deficiency heat
Typical Dosage: 3g - 6g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Fruit       Notable for: Pain relieve from Kidney deficiency
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Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Xiao Hui Xiang
Nuan Gan Jian • Shah Fu Zhu Yu Tang • Tian Tai Wu Yao San

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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