Abstract : The perennial herb fennel, also known as shomar, is a member of the Apiaceae family and is employed in various medical systems, including Islamic and Greco-Arab medicine. It has yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is utilized for its diuretic and therapeutic effects on the gastrointestinal tract as a pain reliever. Because of its ability to relax smooth muscles, F. vulgare is employed in Eastern Mediterranean countries. The scientific research is reviewed in this publication together with the pharmacognostical and therapeutic details.
Keywords : Shomar, Greco-Arab medicine, F. vulgare
Cite : Maseehullah, M. (2023). A Comprehensive Review of Badiyan (Foeniculumvulgare) with Reference to Unani and Ethnomedicine (1st ed., pp. 15-22). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996983.nsp2023.eb.ch-03
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