Fennel seeds and their benefits

These aromatic seeds come from Foeniculum vulgare – a herb. It is mainly grown in India and the Mediterranean areas. They are known to offer a wide range of nutritional properties that improve health.

Composition

Fennel seeds are rich in vitamins C, E, and K and minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Selenium and Iron. It also has polyphenol which is an antioxidant, fibre and organic compound like anethole.

Benefits

Helps combat bad breath, improves digestive health, improves skin appearance, helps improve eyesight, helps to regulate blood pressure, reduces asthma and other respiratory ailments, purifies blood, keeps cancer at bay, promotes lactation, promotes weight loss and reduces gas.

Caution

Avoid consuming more than a teaspoon of dried fennel seeds daily. There is a potential for the risk of stomach pain, vomiting and allergic reaction when taken in oil, extract or supplement form.