Fennel Seed

Description

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-like spice. Fennel’s dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine.

Different parts of the fennel plant get used for cooking, and you can usually find its seeds dried in whole or powdered form.

Fennel seeds have a recognizable long, thing shape and are pale green or brown in color. They give a sweet licorice-like taste and scent to curries, stews, bread, desserts, and beverages.

In some parts of the world, people chew plain or sugar-coated fennel seeds after a meal. Chewing fennel seeds is thought to help aid digestion and prevent gas.

Fiber-rich: Fennel seeds pack a lot of fiber in their tiny forms. Adding fiber to your diet may help relieve constipation, other digestive problems that can cause gas, and generally help keep things moving properly in the digestive tract.

Antimicrobial: components naturally available in both fennel plants and fennel seeds have:

antibacterial properties
antifungal qualities
anti-inflammatory properties
This may help get rid of bacteria that can cause gassiness in cases of food poisoning or an upset stomach.

Antinflammatory: Fennel seeds also reduce inflammation. This may help soothe swelling or irritation in the intestines and improve digestion.Anethole is the main component that gives fennel seeds these beneficial effects.

HEALTHY BENEFITS

Highly nutritious
– It contains powerful plant compounds
– It suppresses appetite
– It benefit heart health
– It has cancer fighting properties