Fennel Seeds
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)*
Fennel seed comes from the fennel plant and is used both as a spice and in herbal medicine for its digestive and carminative properties.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Fennel, Sweet Fennel
- Main Health Benefits:
- Digestive Health: Relieves bloating, gas, and indigestion.
- Appetite Stimulant: Can help stimulate appetite and reduce nausea.
- Antimicrobial: Contains compounds that may have antimicrobial effects.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Sweet, Slightly spicy, Pungent
- Temperature: Warming, Drying
- Effect on the Body: Carminative, digestive
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Coriander, cumin, and dill
- Fruits: Apples and pears
- Teas: Green tea or herbal blends (for a sweet, aromatic flavor)
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of seeds per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
- Powdered: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily, added to beverages or recipes.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy (estrogenic effects)
- Allergies: May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
- Hormone-Sensitive Conditions: Use with caution in hormone-sensitive conditions like breast cancer.
- Additional Information: Fennel seeds have been used since ancient times in various cultures for their culinary and medicinal properties. They were valued in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for their digestive benefits. In some cultures, fennel seeds are chewed after meals as a digestive aid and breath freshener. They are also used in traditional remedies to treat coughs and respiratory issues.
- Origin: Turkey, Egypt, India
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
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