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Recipes with Fennel Stalk: Cucumber Pear Juice Smoothie
Family celebrations at my grandma's house always started with fennel bulb and olives. This traditional Mediterranean appetizer perked up our palate before the holiday meal, stimulating hunger, and priming the digestive system. Sweet and stimulating, fennel functions as an excellent mouth freshener. It possesses a unique combination of stimulating and cooling qualities that stimulate the appetite before meals.
The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity.
Cleansing and Moisturizing
As a diuretic it purges excess spring water weight and detoxifies the blood. Its diuretic and cooling properties make it excellent for flushing the urinary tract, soothing burning sensations.
However, Fennel is estrogenic in nature, so it moisturizes and builds despite its diuretic nature. Fennel increases growth of breast tissue. It also has diaphoretic properties that increase the flow of milk in lactating mothers.
Clear the Lungs
Many lung formulas utilize fennel to clear phlegm and relieve cough. Ancient Romans regarded fennel as the herb of sight and rightly so, for root extracts of fennel have been used to clear cloudiness of the eyes and cure glaucoma.
Fennel has been shown to protect the liver of experimental animals from chemical toxicity. In Chinese medicine, fennel has the properties of soothing liver Qi, warming the kidney, expelling cold and alleviating pain. It specifically regulates & harmonizes stomach Qi.
Like licorice and cardamom, it may be used to help harmonize other formulas. Western herbalists use fennel for its anti-cancer properties.
About Fennel Stalk
Cool and soothing, verdant and fragrant, fennel is a member of the carrot family that includes other popular spices such as cumin, coriander, dill and celery. Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes and mouth fresheners.
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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT
Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances.
With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you.
Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature.
By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health.
See How it Works.
Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick.
Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia.
They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature.
Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.
Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.
Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.
Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Fennel Stalk
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
In each study below, students from the
Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects.
See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.
TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION
How did Fennel Stalk affect your temperature?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your sweat quantity?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the color of your tongue body?
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Redder
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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More Swelling
Less Swelling
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your appetite/hunger?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your digestion speed?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
TOXINS
How did Fennel Stalk affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool smell?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
Tongue: How did Fennel Stalk affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the color of your tongue coating?
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Yellower
Browner
Grayer
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No Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine smell?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your sweat smell?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
HYDRATION
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the cracks on your tongue?
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Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
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Much less
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
NERVOUS-SYSTEM
How did Fennel Stalk affect your energy levels?
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Slightly less
Same
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your muscle tension?
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Much less tension
Slightly less
Same
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Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your anxiety?
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Much less anxiety
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more anxiety
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the stillness of your tongue?
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More still
No Change
More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
DIGESTION
How did Fennel Stalk affect your digestion speed?
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Slightly slower
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your appetite/hunger?
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7
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Much less hungry
Slightly less hungry
Same
Slightly hungrier
Much hungrier
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
TONGUE
How did Fennel Stalk affect the color of your tongue body?
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12
8
4
0
3
11
0
17
Paler
Redder
Bluer
No Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the stillness of your tongue?
27
22
17
12
7
2
3
23
5
More still
No Change
More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the color of your tongue coating?
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24
18
12
6
0
1
0
2
5
23
Yellower
Browner
Grayer
Whiter
No Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the cracks on your tongue?
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20
15
10
5
0
0
4
22
5
0
Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
Same
Slightly less/smaller/shorter
Much less
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
Tongue: How did Fennel Stalk affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
20
16
12
8
4
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1
10
17
3
0
Much smaller
Slightly less
Same
Slightly larger coating
Much larger
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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23
18
13
8
3
4
5
22
More Swelling
Less Swelling
No Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
STOOL
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool lightness?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool smell?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool consistency?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your stool color?
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12
6
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4
1
26
More yellow
More gray
More green
More orange
Same
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
URINE
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine clarity?
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17
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7
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3
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6
More cloudy
Same
More clear
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine smell?
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5
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6
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Much less
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Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine lightness?
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8
19
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Much lighter
Slightly lighter
Same
Slightly Darker
Much Darker
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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12
8
4
0
0
2
15
12
2
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
30
24
18
12
6
0
1
1
25
4
0
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Many more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
SWEAT
How did Fennel Stalk affect your sweat quantity?
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2
23
6
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Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your sweat smell?
30
24
18
12
6
0
0
2
25
4
0
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
SYSTEMIC
How did Fennel Stalk affect your energy levels?
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16
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Much less energy
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more energy
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your muscle tension?
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16
12
8
4
0
2
11
15
3
0
Much less tension
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more tension
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your anxiety?
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12
8
4
0
2
9
16
4
0
Much less anxiety
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more anxiety
Much more
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
How did Fennel Stalk affect your temperature?
15
12
9
6
3
0
3
12
12
4
0
Much colder
Slightly colder
Same
Slightly warmer
Much warmer
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:16 (2021-02-02 - 2021-03-03)
Fennel Stalk may be beneficial for these symptoms.
The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual.
Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Fennel Stalk may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms.
Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications.
Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.
Herb Drug Interaction Risk
Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Fennel Stalk. Please see your health care provider for more information.
Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect. Avoid if taking water pills or pharmaceutical diuretics.
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Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when
right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in
Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire
reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once
you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a
healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda.
His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful.
John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda,
offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.
John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy,
& botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.
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