Fennel seed is a spice with a mild, scented essence used in sweet and savory recipes throughout, particularly common in South Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Fennel seeds are the dried seeds of the fennel plant, which is a fragrant herb. The fennel seeds seem like a grooved or ridged grain of rice. Fennel seed is also a traditional ingredient in tea and can also be steeped and enjoyed on its own. It’s a fundamental element in five-spice powder and adds in other spice mixtures to be used as a dry rub for meat and fish.
One of the most common ingredients used in mouth fresheners is roasted fennel seeds. These seeds have an aromatic and flavourful key element. Apart from that, the seeds contain anethole, an antibacterial compound that kills and destroys, bacteria, fungi, and yeast buildup in the mouth.
Health Benefits of Fennel
Fennel seeds have been used to relieve the following medical problems:
- Eye Health
- Respiratory Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders
- Brain Function
- Great for Acne
- Improves Colic
- Helps Prevent Cancer
- Good for Constipation
- Indigestion
- Helps Regulate Blood Pressure
- Constipation