Fennel seeds whole, organic 40g

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) have been considered an important healing plant in the Asian-Chinese region and Ayurveda for thousands of years. It is also used in the kitchen. Fennel, the medicinal plant of the year 2009 (University of Würzburg).

The fennel seed can be used well for children as it is particularly suitable because of its mild effect. In the genus Foeniculum, fennel is the only plant species within the umbelliferous family.

Fennel is also popularly called: Köppernickel, Enis, Fenikl, Fenkel, Finchel, Frauenfennel, Brotseed. The doshas Vata and Pitta are reduced by using fennel seeds, as fennel also has cooling, oily properties. The digestive fire (Agni) is strengthened at the same time.

Fennel seeds in Ayurvedic cuisine

As an Ayurveda cook, I use fennel several times a week in chutneys, flatbreads, pickles, curries, legume dishes, potato dishes or the classic vegetable stew because it has a sweet taste. The dishes are easier to digest with fennel and, as already described, are also very suitable for children.

Fennel seeds in every medicine cabinet

Pleasant for respiratory problems of all kinds as well as for flatulence, fennel is a tried and tested home remedy and, in my opinion, therefore belongs in every medicine cabinet or spice rack, together with other spices.

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