Fennel Health Benefits

Fennel is popular in Indian cuisine as a mouth freshener and a digestive aid, to be eaten after a heavy meal. As a home remedy, it can be used to treat respiratory disorders, constipation, anemia, lactation and menopause.

Fennel Origin

The fennel is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. The fennel fruits or seeds as they are referred to are oval/cylindrical and yellowish brown in colour. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses.

Fennel Medicinal Properties

The fruits or fennel seeds are refrigerant, anthelmintic, expectorant, carminative, digestive, cardiac stimulant, galactogogue and diuretic in nature. The fennel leaves are digestive, appetizing and stimulating. They increase the secretion and discharge of urine. Fennel is rich in potassium, vitamin C, fibers, manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron and vitamin B3.

Fennel Home Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• Remedy For Respiratory Illnesses

  Fennel contain two chemicals Cineole and Anetol, they are expectorant in nature and useful in respiratory disorders like congestion, bronchitis, cough etc. Chew on fennel seeds or incorporate into the diet. Read other Cold Home Remedies.

• Constipation Relief

  Fennel contains roughage that acts as a laxative and helps in digestion and the clearing of the bowels. It is also an anti-flatulent and help process the heaviest of meals. . Read other Constipation Home Remedies.

• Fennel For Anemia

  Fennel is rich in vitamin c, iron, histidine and amino acids. Iron is the main component of hemoglobin and histidine stimulates hemoglobin production , thus working against anemia. . Read other Anaemia Home Remedies.

• Fennel For Lactation

  It promotes flow of milk in lactating mothers. Chewing on a few seeds after food can prevent indigestion and increase lactation.

• Natural Relief For Menstrual Pain

  The phytoestrogenic activity in fennel helps alleviate symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and regulate menstruation. It is useful in non-menopausal women as well, an infusion of the seeds can be given to reduce pain and regulate the monthly cycle.

Fennel Side-Effects

Fennel is a uterine stimulant, pregnant women are cautioned from its consumption. Excess usage of fennel can cause muscular convulsions and hallucinations. Direct contact with fennel oil may cause dermatitis on sensitive skin.

Indian Language Glossary:

English	Latin	Sanskrit	Hindi	Marathi	Tamil	Telugu	Malayalam	Kannada
Fennel	Foeniculum Vulgare	Misreya	Saunph	Sop	Sompu	Peddajeelakarra	Perumjirakam	Badhesuppu