Fennel seeds whole, organic 40g

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

Fennel seeds can be used well for children as they are particularly suitable due to their mild effect. Fennel is the only plant species in the genus Foeniculum within the family Apiaceae.

Fennel is also known colloquially as: Köppernickel, Enis, Fenikl, Fenkel, Finchel, Frauenfenchel, Brotsamen. 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 Ayurvedic cook, I use fennel several times a week in chutneys, flatbreads, pickles, curries, pulse 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

Fennel is a tried and tested home remedy that is beneficial for all types of respiratory problems and flatulence, and in my opinion belongs in every medicine cabinet or spice shelf, along with other spices.

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