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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Bed: "Lungs/Mouth"

Toxicity:

Longevity: unknown

History

Played a roll in medicine already in ancient Egypt. Benedictine monks brought the plant to the cloister gardens of Northern Europe. A medieval medical book recommends it for headaches, diseases of the spleen and weak stomachs. It was also believed to sharpen vision.