Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in European, Ayurvedic, and Middle Eastern herbal medicine as a digestive aid, carminative for gas and bloating, stomachic to stimulate appetite, and antispasmodic to relieve digestive cramps and colic.
Potential Benefits: May help relieve symptoms of indigestion (functional dyspepsia) and flatulence, particularly when combined with peppermint oil, due to its carminative and mild antispasmodic properties.
Warnings: Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy (may theoretically stimulate menstruation) and breastfeeding without medical guidance; may cause mild heartburn, burping, or allergic reactions in those sensitive to Apiaceae plants (celery, fennel, coriander).
