Fennel [Mouri, Gohkshura, Kasni]

This is indicated in-

• Dysuria (painful urination)
• Acts as Diuretic
• Renoprotective
• Jaundice & fever

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Mouri (Foeniculum valgare): It contains Trans-anethole (80-90%), Fenchone (1-10%), Estragole (3-10%), and volatile oil that are used as diuretic, spasmolytic. Dried fruit is useful in chest, spleen & kidney troubles. Oil from seed is used as anti-microbial.

Gohkshura (Tribulus terrestris): It contains saponins, flavone glycosides, alkaloid, fixed oil, potassium nitrate, essential oil & resin that are used in cooling, painful micturition, diuretic, antispasmotic, irritation of urinary organs. It is used as a diuretic in gout, antiseptic, anti-fungal & anti-inflammatory activity. It prevents formation of kidney stone.

Kasni (Cichorium endivia): It contains sesquiterpene lactones, chiroric acid, chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid & dicaffeoyl tartaric acid. It is used as a cooling agent. It is also used fever, headache & jaundice. Root is used as a diuretic and for the treatment of kidney & liver disorders.

Khorbuj (Cucumis melo): It contains ferulic, caffeic, chlorogenic acids & cucurbitacin B & E. It is used as a cooling, nutritive, diuretic. It is used in painful discharge & suppression of urinary infection.

Adult: 2 teaspoonful’s (10 ml) 2-3 times daily.
Children: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2-3 times daily.

There is no absolute contraindication.

There is no significant side effect associated with the use of fennel in the above mentioned therapeutic doses.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy. There is no sufficient information for use in lactation.

Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.