Fennel Medicinal Benefits :
Fennel belongs to the group of plants like, coriander, parsley and
Carrots, botanically belongs to the family of Umbellifereae. Fennel
plant or herb that grows up to six feet with green leaves that looks
similar to feathers, and the flowers are golden yellow in color, which
produces fennel seeds that belong to spices group. When seeds turn in
brown color, it is harvested and used in the food preparations for its
medicinal and health benefits. Fennel plant consists of white of light
green bulb with stalks topped with green leaves. All these portions of
the plant are edible and used as vegetable for its nutritious
qualities. Fennel plants are cultivated commercially all over the
world.
Fennel herb and seeds contain many significant Vitamins namely Vitamin
C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex constituents like, riboflavin, niacin,
pyridoxine, thiamin, and minerals like sodium, potassium, manganese,
copper, zinc, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, calcium and also consists
of good amount of dietary fiber, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, zero
cholesterol, and gives approximately 350 K calories of energy per one
hundred grams of seeds or from edible parts of the plant.
Fennel Medicinal Benefits include; In traditional medicine, fennel
seeds are used for the treatment of indigestion and flatulence. Fennel
seeds decoction or it is added as spice in food preparation to increase
the lactation in nursing mothers. Fennel seeds as gripe water prevent
indigestion and provide relief from colic pain in new born babies. Due
to the presence of pleasant aroma and licorice taste, fennel seeds and
parts of the plant are widely used in many food preparations and
garnishing food items, such as recipes, salads, and dishes for its
marvelous health benefits. The health or medicinal benefits of fennel
are, it provides relief from anemia, it prevents dyspepsia, improves
digestion, prevents diarrhea, provides relief from respiratory
disorders, and provides relief from menstrual disorders. In addition to
these health benefits, the essential oil derived from Fennel seeds
provide various health benefits.
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