{"id":10008,"date":"2026-09-21T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/fenchelknolle-foeniculum-vulgare-azoricum\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:33:49","slug":"fenchelknolle-foeniculum-vulgare-azoricum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/fenchelknolle-foeniculum-vulgare-azoricum\/","title":{"rendered":"Fennel bulb (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Fennel bulb (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum<small>Umbellifers (Apiaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">This page<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The tuber as a vegetable<small>For fennel tea, see Fennel.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Anise, sweet, fresh<small>cooked milder<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Italy<small>Finocchio, Florentine fennel<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Anethole, Vitamin C, Potassium<small>good for digestion<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Construction<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Not a true tuber<small>thickened leaf sheaths<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The fennel bulb is the vegetable equivalent of a digestive aid: it contains the same essential oil as fennel tea, only milder, plus vitamin C and potassium. Raw, it is crisp and anise-flavored; braised, it is sweet and tender. There is a separate page in the archive dedicated to the medicinal drug \u2013 the fennel seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The fennel from Florence<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gemuese-fenchelknolle.jpg\" alt=\"Zwei Fenchelknollen auf rustikalem Holz\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The Italians call him Finocchio - and that&#039;s also the name given to a man you shouldn&#039;t believe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Wild fennel grows around the Mediterranean on dry, sunny slopes; the Greeks and Romans used the herb and seeds as a spice and medicine. The vegetable form with the thick &quot;bulb&quot; was cultivated in Italy, probably in Tuscany during the Renaissance \u2013 hence the name Florentine fennel.<\/p>\n<p>Botanically speaking, the bulb isn&#039;t a bulb at all, but rather the thickened, overlapping leaf sheaths at the base of the plant. The feathery green tops are edible and have a flavor similar to dill. In Germany, fennel has only been widely available since the 1970s; it primarily comes from Italy and Spain.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the fennel bulb can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The fennel bulb is a <strong>light, easily digestible vegetables<\/strong>Approximately 31 kcal per 100 g, plus vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber, and some calcium. Its aroma comes from the essential oil with <strong>Anethole<\/strong> as a main component.<\/p>\n<p>Anethole and fenchone have a relaxing effect on the digestive muscles and are mildly carminative. However, the medicinally recognized effect on flatulence and gastrointestinal cramps refers to the fennel fruits (seeds), which contain many times the amount of essential oil. The bulb is the gentle, everyday version: it goes well with bland diets and heavier dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Fennel is traditionally considered to promote milk production during breastfeeding. However, there are no reliable studies to support this; as a vegetable, it is safe to eat while breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>31 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 12 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 414 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>1970s<\/b><span>The triumphant march into German supermarkets began.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the fennel bulb<\/h2>\n<p>The tuber contains water, fiber, <strong>potassium<\/strong>, Vitamin C, folate, calcium, magnesium and a small amount <strong>essential oil<\/strong> containing anethole, fenchone, limonene, and estragole. It also contains flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estragole<\/strong> Fennel is under scrutiny due to animal studies involving very high doses. The European Medicines Agency therefore advises caution when using concentrated fennel preparations in young children and during pregnancy. The amount of fennel in the bulb is very small \u2013 as a vegetable, fennel is considered safe for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the fennel bulb stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Fennel is fresh and anise-like - it loves citrus, fish and olive oil.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Orange &amp; Olive<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sicilian salad: fennel, orange segments, black olives, red onion, olive oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fish<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Fish &amp; Seafood<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Fennel under sea bream or salmon in the oven - a classic of Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>braised<\/i> with Parmesan<\/div>\n<p>Braised in wedges with broth, topped with Parmesan cheese - sweet and tender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">to <i>heavy dishes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>As a side dish to roast pork or sausage - fennel eases digestion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">raw food<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Apple &amp; Lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Thinly sliced with apple, lemon and dill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Green<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>their own herbs<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Chop the fennel greens and sprinkle them over the finished dish \u2013 like dill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">be careful <i>Celery and mugwort allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cross-reactions within the Apiaceae family are common.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">oil<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>essential oil<\/i> for toddlers<\/div>\n<p>Concentrated fennel oil should not be used on infants and toddlers, nor during pregnancy - the bulb itself is harmless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Cut too thick<\/i> for salad<\/div>\n<p>Raw, it is only shaved paper-thin - if cut thick, it is fibrous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>long storage<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Dried, brown spots indicate age - fennel becomes fibrous after a week in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not the <i>stalk<\/i> eat with us<\/div>\n<p>Cut out the hard core in a wedge shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">The taste<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not with <i>too much anise<\/i> combine<\/div>\n<p>Using anise, star anise, or pastis quickly makes it one-dimensional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fennel and orange salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With olives, red onion and olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Braised fennel<\/span><span class=\"w\">Topped with broth, garlic and Parmesan cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Baked fish on fennel<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sea bream or salmon on fennel slices with lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fennel soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With potato and a shot of Pernod.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fennel risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon zest and fennel greens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Grilled fennel<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sliced with olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fennel and apple raw salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Paper-thin with lemon and dill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fennel vegetable<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saut\u00e9ed in butter as a bland diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pasta con finocchio<\/span><span class=\"w\">With sardines, raisins and pine nuts, Sicilian style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pickled fennel<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon and chili in olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> When buying, look for white, firm, shiny bulbs with fresh green foliage. Remove the outer leaves if necessary, and cut out the core in a wedge shape.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Fennel vegetables for bloating<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Steamed fennel as a bland diet<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean a fennel bulb, remove the core, and cut into thin strips.<\/li>\n<li>Saut\u00e9 briefly in a teaspoon of butter or olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Cover with a little water or broth and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt and chopped fennel greens, eat warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>For bloating, fullness, and sensitive stomachs, try this as a light side dish or dinner. Steamed, the tuber is particularly easy to digest; its essential oil has a mild antispasmodic effect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>As a serving of vegetables, as often as it feels good. For a stronger effect on bloating, tea made from crushed fennel seeds is more suitable \u2013 see our fennel page. Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Fennel (<strong>Shatapushpa<\/strong> or <strong>Mishreya<\/strong>In Ayurveda, it is considered one of the mildest digestive aids: sweet, slightly bitter, and cooling. It strengthens the digestive fire without aggravating Pitta and is chewed after meals. The tuber is considered gentle and suitable for all doshas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fennel fruits are called... <strong>Xiao Hui Xiang<\/strong>They are described as pungent and warming. They are said to dispel cold, move the Qi of the stomach and liver, and relieve pain \u2013 specifically cold-related pain in the lower abdomen and bloating. The tuber is classified similarly, but with milder properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Cross-reaction with celery, carrot, mugwort and birch is possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essential oil:<\/strong> Not for infants, toddlers and during pregnancy; the tuber is harmless.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Small amounts of vitamin K are not a problem in normal portions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hormone-sensitive diseases:<\/strong> Anethole has a weak estrogen-like effect - harmless as a vegetable, but advise against concentrated preparations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium:<\/strong> Pay attention to the amounts in cases of kidney failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/fenchel-foeniculum-vulgare-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Fennel (fruits)<\/span><span class=\"d\">The medicinal drug as a tea.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/orange-citrus-sinensis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Orange<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the Sicilian salad.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/dill-anethum-graveolens\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">dill<\/span><span class=\"d\">The umbellifer relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/fencheltee-fruechte\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Fennel tea (fruits)<\/span><span class=\"d\">The stronger form against bloating.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/kamillentee-blueten\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Chamomile tea (flowers)<\/span><span class=\"d\">For sensitive stomachs.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/pfefferminztee-blaetter\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Peppermint tea<\/span><span class=\"d\">For cramps and bloating.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Badgujar SB, Patel VV, Bandivdekar AH. <em>Foeniculum vulgare Mill: a review of its botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, contemporary application, and toxicology.<\/em> BioMed Research International 2014; 2014: 842674.<\/li>\n<li>HMPC. <em>Public statement on the use of herbal medicinal products containing estragole.<\/em> European Medicines Agency 2005.<\/li>\n<li>HMPC. <em>Community herbal monograph on Foeniculum vulgare Miller subsp. vulgare var. vulgare, fructus.<\/em> European Medicines Agency.<\/li>\n<li>Commission E: Monograph <em>Foeniculi fructus (Fennel)<\/em>, Federal Gazette.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Fennel, bulb, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fenchelknolle (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum) Botanischer Name Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricumDoldenbl\u00fctler (Apiaceae) Diese Seite Die Knolle als Gem\u00fcsezum Fencheltee siehe Fenchel Geschmack Anis, s\u00fc\u00df, frischgekocht milder Herkunft ItalienFinocchio, Florentiner Fenchel Bekannt f\u00fcr Anethol, Vitamin C, Kaliumgut f\u00fcr die Verdauung Aufbau Keine echte Knolleverdickte Blattscheiden Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9998,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10008","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10008"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10008\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}