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Botanical name: Anethum graveolens
Family: Umbelliferae, the parsley family
Therapeutic properties:
Abortifacient: capable of inducing a miscarriage
Aromatic
Anthelmintic: destroy or expel parasitic worms
Anti-arthritic: combats arthritis by decreasing inflammation and swelling
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Carminative: settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine –Mild
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system.
Galactagogue: promote the production and flow of breast milk
Stimulant: stimulates the physiological functions of the body
Stomachic: digestive aid and tones the stomach