Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Why We Love It:
Fennel is known to contain many essential vitamins and minerals. It can be helpful during menstrual cycles, to ease period-related cramping, and to stimulate breast milk production. Motherlove uses fennel in our More Milk line of products because it has been known to be both a natural galactagogue and a digestive aid. These properties can make it effective for counteracting some of the possible side effects of fenugreek, such as gastric upset.
As always, before taking an herbal supplement, we recommend consulting with your doctor.
What It Looks Like:
Fennel is a licorice-flavored, feathery, aromatic herb. It grows to be several feet tall with umbels of small, yellow flowers that look very similar to a dill plant. Fennel’s peak growing season is fall through winter, though it can be grown in the spring as well.
