Amazing Fennel Seeds Benefits

Apart from the fact that a part of portions of this plant allegedly arouse sexual desire, fennel seeds benefits are quite massive, especially applications related to the digestive and respiratory systems.

A tradition in India says fennel is the pearl among aphrodisiacs. However, this plant is one of the plants for the digestive system. Cleansing the stomach and the eyes remains one of many fennel seeds benefits.

Fennel is a vivacious plant of the Umbellifetae family. It grows from 80 to 140 cm high. It has thick, green-bluish stems.

The leaves are finely divided with a typical aroma. The flowers are yellow and grow in terminal umbels. The part of the plant used for medicinal purposes are the seeds.

Properties and indications

The plant and its seeds in particular contain an essence that is quite rich in anetol, estragol and terpenic hydrocarbons.

Below, we’re going to see some of the properties, indications and fennel seeds benefits.

The following are some of the properties:

1. It is quite diuretic
2. It has carminative property.
3. Antispasmodic
4. It has expectorant effects
5. Galactagogue and a stimulant

This plant affects: the stomach, intestine, nerves and the eyes.

Indications regarding Fennel Seeds Benefits

Digestive property

One of the benefits is that it facilitates the emptying of the stomach, and the digestion as well. For bloated stomach, it offers good results. Another one among fennel seeds benefits is its effect on slow digestion and excess gas in the stomach. It is quite good in cases of belching.

Carminative

This plant eases the expulsion of intestinal gas. Another advantage or one of fennel seeds benefits is the stimulation of the peristaltic movements of the intestine. It also has mild laxative properties.

When applied externally, it can be used as eye irrigation or eye bath for severe conjunctivitis. Fennel seeds benefits include; expectorant and galactagenic effects in that it is recommended for bronchial catarrh and colds. Again, it helps in increasing milk production in breastfeeding women.

Internally, the following are some of the fennel seeds benefits. They are:

1. The seeds and the roots are excellent intestinal and stomach remedies.
2. Promoting the function of the liver, kidneys and spleen are other fennel seeds benefits
3. This plant can help clear the lungs and arouse appetite.
4. It reduces and relieves abdominal and colon disorders
5. It is good at colic and abdominal cramps. It relieves them

As mention above, it is used in clearing the lungs and this is one of the reasons why it helps in expelling mucous accumulations. One of the enormous benefits is that, it can be applied to reduce gastrointestinal tract spasms and expel flatulence.

As mentioned in the last sentence, take fennel oil with honey or make a saturated solution in water, then add it to gargle for coughing and hoarseness.

It can be used as a means of treating acid stomach, colic and cramps. It removes obstruction of the spleen, gallbladder and liver.

Again, it will increase menstrual blood, urine and mother’s milk.

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Preparation and Use

1. Essence: the normal dose ranges from one to three drops, three times on a daily
2. Infusion: this should be with one teaspoonful of fennel seeds per cup of water. After meals, drink three cups. You can sweeten this infusion with honey, especially when there’s cold.
3. Externally used for eye washing. Use the infusion above.

Fluid extract: 5 – 60 drops three times daily

Oil: Take 1 – 5 drops 3 times on a daily

Powder: Take the average dose of 3 #0 capsules.

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