Felandrio Acuático, Fenouil Aquatique, Fenouil d'Eau, Fine Leaf Water Dropwort, Horsebane, Oenanthe aquatica, Oenanthe Aquatique, Phellandrie, Water Dropwort, Water Hemlock.
Water fennel is a plant. The ripe seeds are used to make medicine.
People take water fennel for coughs, intestinal gas, and water retention.
How does work?
There isn't enough information to know how water fennel might work as a medicine.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Coughs.
- Intestinal gas.
- Water retention.
- Other conditions.
It isn't known if water fennel is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of water fennel during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.The appropriate dose of water fennel depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for water fennel. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.