FENNEL

FENNEL-THE AMAZING BENEFICIAL EFFECTS

     Fennel is a spice which is extensively used in Italian as well as Indian dishes. Fennel actually provide a sweet aroma which make the attractive taste in curry. But it is scientifically proved to have a several therapeutic value.

Fennel benefits

     Fennel is generally found as 1-2 meter plant known as Foeniculum vulgare which consists of white bulb, deep green leaves and dried ripe fruits and belongs to the Umbelliferae. Usually dried fennel fruits are to be eaten. In Mediterranean civilization fennel bulb is also taken as a vegetable.

• It helps to cure indigestion. After taking meal just eat some fennel fruits thus help to eliminate intestinal gas. The essential oil in fennel acts as stimulant. The active constituents stimulate the gastric juices to improve digestion and prevent the inflammation in stomach.

• The aspartic acid component in fennel is believed to provide antiflatulent effect because of its carminative property. It help minimize the scope of non-ulcer dyspepsia in case of infants.

• Dry fennel fruits are found to have laxative property. It is generally effective in powder form. It normally help to stimulate the bowel movement through the intestine and treat constipation. The fruit extract also promote diarrhoea and relieve the abdominal pain.

• The fruit also has the diuretic property. It helps to keep away all the toxins from body.

•  The aqueous extract is also provide the cooling effect in body.