Fennel for treating rheumatism?

Fennel has certain auxiliary effects in relieving rheumatism, but it cannot cure rheumatic diseases completely. If any abnormalities occur, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Fennel is warm in nature and has the effects of warming the meridians to dispel cold and promoting circulation to relieve pain. Patients with rheumatism, whose joints are affected by wind, cold, and damp pathogenic factors, often experience symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness. Consuming an appropriate amount of fennel or applying fennel warm compresses to the painful joints may help dispel cold from the joints and improve local blood circulation through its warming properties, thereby alleviating discomfort such as joint pain and stiffness to a certain extent and providing auxiliary improvement for rheumatic symptoms.

However, the causes of rheumatism are complex, involving multiple factors including immune system dysfunction and infections. The effects of fennel are relatively limited and cannot fundamentally resolve rheumatic problems. For patients with severe rheumatic symptoms or those in an acute phase of the condition, relying solely on fennel is insufficient to effectively control the disease. Timely medical attention is necessary, and patients should receive medication or other professional treatments under a doctor's guidance. Fennel can only serve as an auxiliary method and cannot replace standard medical treatment.

When using fennel to assist in managing rheumatism, methods such as warm compresses or dietary intake may be selected. However, it is important to control the quantity and temperature properly to avoid skin burns. If rheumatic symptoms continue to worsen or show no improvement, prompt medical consultation should be sought for scientific and standardized diagnosis and treatment.