Fennel seed, whole

Fennel – Not Just for Salads

Fennel may be something you’ve used in your very own kitchen. It provides a flavorful addition to salads and to many different recipes. However, fennel can be used for much more than a tasty treat. It has medicinal purposes that make it far more valuable than you may already know.

Today’s herbalist knows that fennel can be used for many purposes. In fact, it’s prescribed by many to treat a variety of problems. For example, women suffering from menstrual disorders may use fennel to bring relief.

If you’re feeling bloated, gassy, or have an upset stomach fennel can bring relief to you. It can also be used as a companion to laxatives. While some laxatives can cause uncomfortable intestinal cramping, fennel actually can relieve cramps and allow you to feel comfortable.

When you have problems with your skin, such as minor irritations and burns, a fennel solution can bring soothing relief. Fennel can even be used in an infusion to treat problems like conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the lining of the eye.

For women who are breastfeeding, fennel can be used to prevent mastitis. It actually helps to release breast milk and allow you to nurse your baby productively and with more comfort. Chewing on a piece of fennel can also help to improve your breath and settle your stomach after a heavy meal.

Science has shown that fennel works as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic. It relieves muscle tension and cramping and soothes inflammatory problems in the body. It also contains stimulants that help to break up mucous in the respiratory tract and relieve congestion.

The next time you go to make a salad using fennel, take a moment to think about how you can use it in your daily life to improve your health. Fennel seed is available in powder forms and you can also have a fennel tea.

Keeping fennel in your cabinet will help you to be prepared for problems with menstrual or intestinal cramping. If you’re a nursing mother, you can also benefit from the effects it will have on your breast milk. It’s a great way to prevent the painful infection of mastitis.

While fresh fennel can be used for culinary delights, you shouldn’t dismiss fennel as just a spice. It’s an herb with powerful medicinal purposes that you can use in your every day life. Fennel is just the solution for which you’ve been looking.