Description

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native
to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in 
cooking as an anise-flavored spice. But don't confuse fennel with anise; though they look and taste 
similar, they are not the same. Fennel's dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine.

Fennel is used by mouth for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating,
loss of appetite, and colic in infants among others. It is also used on the skin for excessive body 
hair growth in women, vaginal symptoms after menopause, and to prevent sunburn. But there is limited 
scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Fennel is known as a versatile ingredient in cooking as it can be used as a herb, spice or 
vegetable. In terms of nutrition, fennel seeds are tiny but they are mighty, the fennel 
contains minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium.