Fennel

Fennel

General Features

Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers

It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried Fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice 

Chemical Content

Fennel and its seeds are packed with nutrients containing phosphorous, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, choline, beta-carotene, vitamin E and vitamin K. Besides, all parts of this plant are rich in powerful antioxidants

Fennel seeds help increasing the nitrite content in saliva, making it a great natural way to keep a check on blood pressure levels. Apart from this, Fennel seeds are also a very rich source of potassium and since potassium is an essential component of cells and body fluids, it helps control your heart rate and blood pressure 

Therapeutic Features 

Fennel seeds and their phytonutrients help clear sinuses. Sinus is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. They make a great tea to aid with bronchitis, congestion and cough as they have expectorant properties

The vitamin and mineral content in fennel contributes to building and maintaining bone structure and strength

Fennel seeds may suppress appetite. It was demonstrated that drinking 250 ml of tea made with 2 grams of Fennel seeds before eating lunch makes people significantly less hungry and therefore, consuming fewer calories during the meal

When Fennel seeds are eaten on a regular basis, they provide the body with valuable minerals like zinc, calcium and selenium. These minerals are very helpful to balance hormones and in helping up the oxygen balance. When consumed, fennel has a cooling impact on the skin, hence giving a healthy glow

Eating Fennel seeds may also benefit heart health in a number of ways, as they are packed with fiber, a nutrient shown to reduce certain heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol

The seeds also have very powerful free radical scavenging properties that help beat oxidative stress and protects the body from various cancers of the skin, stomach and breasts

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