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Fennel

Latin:

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel /Florence fennel or finocchio/ is a perennial plant, of the Apiaceae family. It originates from the Mediterranean countries and has been grown in many regions of the world.

Fennel seeds are highly valued and are used as strenghtening remedy that heals wounds and increases hair growth.

100g fennel – 69 kcal

Fennel contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A₁, B₁, B₂, C and E.

Aromatic aniseed

This plant owes its interesting aroma to a delicate aniseed fragrant. Florence fennel roots can be eaten raw, fried, sautéed, roasted, or grilled and you can even make preserves with them. Fennel is great in soups, with fish dishes and vegetable, with beets, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower. In salads it can be accompanied by olives, capers, red onion, anchovies, ruccola lettuce and apples. It can be seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic or thyme. It’s a great component in pastas.

Coughing, lactation, colic

Fennel has expectorate properties, it stimulates the working of the digestive system and has diastolic properties. Milk with a dash of fennel fights flue and cold symptoms. It’s said to stimulate lactation for breastfeeding women and it helps babies when they have colic or flatulence.

An aphrodisiac

The fennel seeds are really highly valued. Syrups made with them are used as a strengthening remedy; it also speeds up the healing of wounds and increases hair growth. In ancient times fennel was used as an excellent natural aphrodisiac.

Fennels are the aromatic seeds that can be eaten raw, fried, roasted or grilled; whose expoctorate properties that stimulates working of digestive system.

For skin problems

Fennel is used in cosmetics production, particularly in cosmetics designated for oily skins, as well as in oral care products.

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