Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
π± Fennel is a perennial herb with an aromatic odour, and sweet taste thatβs been used for millennia, as a culinary spice, and in traditional medicine.
π± Fennel seeds contain terpenes, polyphenols and flavonoids which are antioxidant, gastro-protective, anti-spasmodic, anti-emetic, diuretic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-microbial and eostrogenic activity.
π± Fennel seeds aid digestion, and possess eostrogenic effects that increase milk secretion, reduce menstrual pain and increase libido.
π± Fennel has antimicrobial activity, is a good source of shikimic acid.