Fennel is the very famous herb, belonging to the family of Apiaceae and displaying perennial growth. It is recognized by its plants, which bear yellow flowers and have seeds with feathers.
Fennel is grown mainly in European regions having temperate weather and also, near Mediterranean regions. The most significant qualities of this
fennel herb are that it is tasteful and has a captivating aroma. It serves human race and different species of larvae, as a food product.
The herb is also known as marathon in Greek language. The Anglo-Saxons included this
Fennel herb in the list of nine most divine herbs serving human race.
How to Cultivate:
Fennel plants are cultivated for obtaining its seeds and leaves, which are utilized for a number of purposes.
Fennel is found grown along the roads, in open fields and pastures. One may find the cultivation of this herb being practiced in different regions of Europe, Canada, Asia, Australia and United States.
This herb is grown in two forms, which include
wild fennel and Florence fennel. Both these varieties have their own set of advantages for humans.
Uses of Fennel:
Fennel has a number of uses in the form of a flavored food addend as well as a health providing ingredient. The following array of uses of
fennel has been compiled from the proven experiments across the globe:
- Fennel is used to enrich the nutritional value of milk in a breastfeeding mother and also to enhance the amount of milk formed after the birth of child.
- It is also used as a mouth freshener and thus, serves as an ingredient for different types of toothpastes.
- The dried seeds of fennel are used as flavored ingredients for a number of dishes prepared in Indian subcontinent.
- The leaves of this herb are also utilized to add flavor to dishes prepared from egg and fish. These leaves are also used to add worth to different types of salads.
- The bulbs and fronds of Florence fennel are also eaten in raw form or after cooking them.
- The stomach disorders in infants are found to be treatable by fennel water prepared from fennel leaves.
- Fennel juice syrups are also used to treat various stages of cough in all age groups.
- The oil extracted from fennel leaves is also used to massage small children.
- Fennel tea is also considered to be a useful remedy for treating a number of problems in adults.
- Due to its carminative and aromatic properties, fennel is also used to diminish the side-effects of purgatives.
- It is also used to keep the fleas away from living places of pets like dogs, horses and others.
