Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum Pulgare) The ancient Indians used fennel as a condiment and culinary spice. In Greece, it was a symbol of success. In Rome, the young fennel shoots were a food, Pliny considered it good for improved vision and Culpeper recommends it as an antidote for poisons. To most of us, fennel is a familiar herb used in cooking. Different parts of the fennel plant have different culinary uses; the term fennel can seem a bit perplexing. "Fennel" actually refers to different parts of two closely related plants, one used primarily as a vegetable, and one used primarily to yield fennel seeds. Both types are aromatic vegetables ...  Read the complete review

Can help IBS,Colic,Indigestion. Oestrogen type properties may even help Menopause. I love fennel seeds, they have a sort of aniseed flavour. I add them to my Chilli, Bolognese & in anything I think they may compliment. I first bought them because I had read they are good to have as part of a healthy diet. You buy them in the small jars that you get other herbs & spices in. You can Chew them, Add them to cooking or make Fennel tea. To make Fennel tea, Boil half a teaspoon of the seeds slowly,in a cup of water, for about 10 minutes or more. Strain & either wait to cool & put in the fridge or drink as a warm drink. 3 cups a ...  Read the complete review