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Widely acclaimed since ancient times for its weight loss, anti-aging, and many additional medical and cosmetic capabilities, fennel is a tall perennial native to the Mediterranean. Standing tall with lacy or almost feathery looking leaves and small yellow flowers, fennel or Foeniculum vulgare, is an unusually attractive herb. Its sharp anise or licorice like flavor has earned it high merits for delivering unique flavors in various culinary recipes.

The Various Uses of Fennel

The seeds and leaves contribute anise to licorice flavor as a seasoning or spice. Leaf branches and stems are flavorings for grilled or baked fish, lamb, pork and more. Fennel seeds are indispensable for Italian sausages. Crushed seeds are added to sauces, cakes, breads and salad dressings. Medically, seeds are steeped with tea and oil is extracted from seeds of var. dulce Florence fennel, Finnocchio. The rootstock is cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw in sandwiches and salads.

Fennel seeds are known to relax smooth muscles and aid in digestion. They are particularly helpful in the digestion of fat. In ancient Greece, fennel was a popular weight loss herb. Chewing the seeds curbs the appetite. It is noted for its diuretic effects and recommended for urinary tract inflammation and restriction to help eliminate urinary stones. Eating the peeled stalk will ease stress and insomnia as it produces calm relaxation.

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