Chinese Herb: Xiaohuixiang Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seed, Xiaohuixiang 5:1 Concentrated Granules

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Xiaohuixiang, commonly known as Fennel Seeds, is a traditional Chinese herb characterized by its acrid taste and warm properties. This herb is highly regarded for its ability to stimulate appetite, promote the movement of qi, and disperse coldness within the body, making it beneficial for digestive health.

Xiaohuixiang is frequently used to address various ailments, including cold in the middle-jiao, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cold pain. Additionally, it is effective for alleviating hernia pain, testicular swelling, and discomfort related to spleen and stomach qi stagnation, as well as abdominal fullness and pain. Its warming and invigorating qualities make Xiaohuixiang a valuable addition to herbal formulations aimed at enhancing digestive function and overall well-being.

Chinese Name	小茴香
Chinese Pinyin	Xiaohuixiang
English Name	Fennel Fruit
Latin Pharmaceutical Name	Foeniculi Fructus
Category	Fruits and seeds
Origin	The dried mature fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.(Apiaceae)
Production Regions	Originally produced in Europe, in China, primarily produced in the provinces of Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Sichuan.
Macroscopic Features	Cremocarp, cylindrical, some are slightly curved, 2 ends are slightly pointed, 4~8mm long, 1.5~2.5mm diameter. Externally yellowish-green or pale yellow, apex has remnants of yellowish-brown raised style base, base sometimes has tiny fruit stems. Cut fruit is long elliptical, back has 5 longitudinal ridges, and joined surface is flat and relatively wide. Horizontal cut surface is slightly pentagonal, 4 edges of back side are about same length. Distinctively aromatic odor, slightly sweet, acrid taste.
Quality Requirements	Superior medicinal material is large, full, yellowish-green, with potent aroma.
Properties	Acrid, warm.
Functions	Opens appetite, moves qi, disperses cold, benefits intestinal tract. Apply to cold in middle-jiao, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cold pain, hernia pain, testicle swelling and pain, spleen and stomach qi stagnation, abdominal swelling fullness and pain.