FENNEL

Syn. Fœniculum (Ph. L.), L. The fruit (seed) of Fœniculum dulce , or sweet fennel; the oil distilled from the fruit ( OIL OF FENNEL ; OLEUM FŒNICULI , L.) as well as a distilled water ( FENNEL WATER ; AQUA FŒNICULI , L.), are officinal in the Pharma copœias. They are stimulant and carminative; but are now seldom employed.