Fennel is not just a highly aromatic and flavorful herb having safe to eat seeds, leaves and stems, it has many uses as well. In fact, for many years already, it has been used as a flavoring to numerous dishes and as a natural medicament to plenty of physical disorders or illnesses.

Without question, it is an herb having numerous culinary and medicinal uses. But before we specify the uses of fennel in cookery and in medicine, we have to uncover first some of the important facts of fennel.

Fennel is an herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers. On ground, it can live for more than two years.

Despite the fact that it is a Eurasian plant, it has been naturally grown all over the world. It is often cultivated on riverbanks, dry soils and near the shore of the sea or ocean even.

Moreover, it is a health-giving herb. It contains vitamins, trace metals and dietary fiber after all.

When it comes to production of fennel, India is at the top spot. It is followed by Mexico, China, Iran and Bulgaria.

Now, what are the culinary uses of fennel?

Culinary uses of fennel are as follows:

Its leaves can be eaten raw or, at times, fused into soups or fish sauces. Because leaves are filled with aroma, they are often blended to other vegetables.

Its bulb can also be eaten raw or cooked. It can be braised, sauted, grilled or stewed.

Its seeds are not only used to flavor dishes, they are also used to flavor sweet desserts.

Numerous countries in Asia used fennel as a spice. At times, it is made into herbal tea.

Meanwhile, what are the medicinal uses of fennel?

Medicinal uses of fennel are as follows:

It has properties that can fight off painful periods or menstrual pain. It can also be a natural remedy of flatulence.

Fennel can also act as laxative. So if you have problem regarding bowel movements, taking in fennel on a regular basis would be a bright idea.

For many years already, seeds of fennel are eaten raw because they are said to improve ones vision and clear cloudy eyes even.

Hypertension can potentially be cured with fennel as well.

Those are basically the culinary and medicinal uses of fennel.

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