Fennel
| English Name Fennel | Scientific Name Foeniculum |
| Total Ash Percentage 10% | Economic Part The dry fruit (Seeds) |
| Harvest Time May – June | Planting Time October - November |
| Local variety Oil content : 2% |
Main components
ANETHOLE : UP TO 85% Estragole :5-10% |
| Improved variety: Oil content: 1.7%-2.3% | components Estragole:less than 10% |
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Active Ingredient
Volatile oil, the main component of which is anethole; other compounds include methyl chavicol and limonene |
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Botanical Description
The fruit are small, flattened, oily seeds with a strong aromatic scent |
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