Christa Sinadinos
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
By Christa Sinadinos
Fennel can be used alone or in combination with other carminative herbs to reduce gas and bloating. It has a sweet, anise-like flavor, but also a hint of bitterness.
Fennel is a safe remedy for infants with colic, and its properties pass through the breast milk and are delivered to the infant. The seeds also stimulate and increase the flow of breast milk in lactating mothers.
Fennel is also an expectorant and an antispasmodic for both the respiratory system and the digestive system. It is a helpful addition to tea formulas for the treatment of a dry, hacking cough.
Fennel tea also has diuretic properties. Fennel contains various nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, and phosphorous.
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
By Christa Sinadinos
Fennel can be used alone or in combination with other carminative herbs to reduce gas and bloating. It has a sweet, anise-like flavor, but also a hint of bitterness.
Fennel is a safe remedy for infants with colic, and its properties pass through the breast milk and are delivered to the infant. The seeds also stimulate and increase the flow of breast milk in lactating mothers.
Fennel is also an expectorant and an antispasmodic for both the respiratory system and the digestive system. It is a helpful addition to tea formulas for the treatment of a dry, hacking cough.
Fennel tea also has diuretic properties. Fennel contains various nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, and phosphorous.