Fennel is an aromatic herb used mostly as garnish or culinary add-on. All parts of this herb are used, from white or light green bulb, green stalks to dry seeds. No matter which part of fennel is used in dishes, it will definitely improve your health. This herb is widely cultivated because of its strong flavor and mostly present in Indian cuisine but also in Asia, South America and Italy.
Fennel health benefits:
- Antidepressant
- Diuretic
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antispasmodic
- Improves milk flow in nursing women
- Helps with gas
- Cures acidity
- Helps with cramps
- Cures gout
- Used as an ingredient for cough syrups
- Rebuilding damaged digestive system after radio and chemotherapy
- Stimulate production of hemoglobin
- Seeds chewed after meal improve digestion
- Regulate menstruation
- Cures diarrhea caused by bacterial infection
- Cures amenorrhea
- When gargled fennel infusion cures a sore throat
- Reduces inflammation
- Prevents stroke