Fennel (Mouri, Gohkshura, Kasni)

Fennel is a well-balanced Ayurvedic preparation which is effective in various urinary disorders. Fennel provides antiseptic action and soothes the inflamed urinary mucosa. It is used in burning micturition and painful urination and for the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis.

Each 5 ml of Fennel contains fresh extracts of: Mouri bij (Foeniculum vulgare seed) 100 mg, Mouri mul (Foeniculum vulgare root) 100 mg, Gohkshura (Tribulus terrestris) 100 mg, Kasni mul (Cichorium endivia root) 100 mg, Khorbuj bij (Cucumis melo) 100 mg, Khirni bij (Cucumis sativus) 100 mg, Kasni bij (Cichorium endivia seed) 100 mg.

• Dysuria (Painful Urination): Used for treatment of painful urination.
• Diuretic: Used to increase urine output.
• Renoprotective: Used for kidney protection.
• Jaundice and Fever: Used for treatment of jaundice and fever.

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Ayurvedic Diuretic

Mouri (Foeniculum vulgare): Contains Trans-anethole (80-90%), Fenchone (1-10%), Estragole (3-10%), and volatile oil used as diuretic, spasmolytic.

Gohkshura (Tribulus terrestris): Contains saponins, flavone glycosides, alkaloid, fixed oil, potassium nitrate, essential oil and resin used in cooling, painful micturition, diuretic, antispasmotic.

Kasni (Cichorium endivia): Contains sesquiterpene lactones, chicoric acid, chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid and dicaffeoyl tartaric acid used as cooling agent and diuretic.

Fennel provides antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action to soothe urinary mucosa and acts as a diuretic.

Adult Dose:

• 2 teaspoonfuls (10 ml) 2-3 times daily.

Child Dose:

• 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2-3 times daily.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. May be taken with or without food.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible; however, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.

Side Effects: No significant side effects associated with the use of fennel in the above mentioned therapeutic doses.

Precautions: Keep out of reach of children; store in a cool and dry place.

Contraindications: There is no absolute contraindication.

Drug Interactions: No known interactions.

Food Interactions: May be taken with or without food.

Use in Pregnancy: Not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Use in Lactation: There is no sufficient information for use in lactation.

Pediatric Use: Child dose: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2-3 times daily.

Geriatric Use: No specific dosage adjustment is necessary for elderly patients.

Renal Impairment: Safe for patients with kidney disease.

Hepatic Impairment: Safe for patients with liver disease.

Overdose: Limited information on overdose; excessive use may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Fennel (Mouri, Gohkshura, Kasni)