Health Benefits of
Eating Fennel Herb
- Various herbs have been proven to relieve of colic in infants, such
as catmint, chamomile, dill, fennel, lemon balm, and others. Fennel
is one of the most regularly recommended by naturopaths and herbologists.
- It had been reckoned that fennel offers a rejuvenating effect on
male and helps the vision. The herb is also said to promote
lactation and weight loss.
- Fennel is rich in various types of vitamins and minerals, such as
vitamin B3, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron,
manganese, fibers and so on.
- The vitamin C present in the bulb of the fennel plant is
antibacterial as well as antiviral and is extremely essential to the
body's immune system.
- On top of that the fennel bulb contains loads of fibers that help
lower the cholesterol level in our body. Fibers help prevent colon
cancer because they are able to get rid of toxic compounds and
cancer causing substances from the intestinal tract.
- Fennel contains high level of potassium -- an essential mineral that
helps improve hypertension that may lead to cardiac arrest.
Facts about Fennel Herb
 Fennel belongs to the Apiaceae family, same like anise, caraway,
cilantro, cumin and dill. Like other herbs in the family, fennel is
a tall shrub, usually attaining 1.5 meter in height, and topped with
feathery leaves.
Fennel, also known as bronze fennel or common fennel, is a shrub
that produces both the leafy growth and seed-like fruit. Its
scientific name is known as Foeniculum vulgare. The Foeniculum
vulgare var. azoricum, often called sweet anise, finocchio or
Florence fennel, contains a bulb together with celery-like stalks
that are edible as a vegetable. This fennel vegetable is usually
wrongly identified as the vegetable section of the anise herb, and
the seed of fennel can be mixed up with aniseed.
Fennel Nutrition Information and Calories
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Nutrition Facts of
1 tablespoon (5 g) Fennel Seeds |
| Calories |
20 kcal |
| Total Fat |
1 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg
|
| Sodium |
5 mg |
| Total
Carbohydrates |
3 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
2 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
1
g |
Fennel Recipe
Fennel TeaMake: 2 cups
Ingredients:
1 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 cups water
2 green teabags
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Honey
Preparation:
Grind the fennel seeds in a coffee grinder and transfer to a
saucepan filled with the water. Bring the mixture to a boil,
subsequently simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat, pour the orange juice over, and put in the
green teabags. Allow to steep for 4-5 minutes. Discard the teabags
and pour the fennel tea through a strainer.
Finally, add in the honey as desired before serving.
Fennel Side Effects
When consumed too much, fennel may disrupt the nerves inside the
body. You should consult a medical practitioner prior to applying
any herbal remedies. Fennel may create contact dermatitis, photo dermatitis as well as
cross reactions. Its oil may also cause hallucinations, seizures and
so on. By using fennel, photosensitivity to sunlight and rashes
on skin had been
reported. Consult the physician for any adverse reaction that
appears to be abnormal or that is particularly irritating.
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