Fennel, or simply fennel, is a plant native to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants. It is said that the Greeks and Romans already used it. Gladiators rubbed their muscles with this drug before going out to fight. In ancient times, it belonged to the main plants that were considered to banish diseases, support health. Arabs and Chinese considered it an aphrodisiac, an optimist.Currently fennel it is also known for its wonderful properties and is at the forefront when it comes to natural medicine and health properties for many people for various ailments. Fennel belongs to the celery family. It contains medicinal substances such as: phenolic glycosides, flavonoids, essential oil (anethole), mineral salts and sugars. Teas, tinctures, infusions and oils are most often made from it.The health properties of fennel are very high. The most famous and appreciated are:
- It relaxes and stimulates the secretion of gastric juice; helps with colic, especially effective for infants and the elderly. It relaxes tense muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates peristaltic movements of the intestines, restores proper digestive processes.
- It reduces the density of bronchial secretions, dill oil with the addition of milk and honey is a known miraculous natural remedy for the above ailments.
- Fights microorganisms – contains a lot of vitamin C.
- It helps in the fight against diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Scientific research has also confirmed that it supports the fight against spleen and kidney ailments.
- It also has a milk-producing effect, which is important for nursing mothers.
- Potassium also contained in large amounts in fennel protects blood vessels and supports the heart.
- Fennel it also supports appetite, which is especially important for the elderly during convalescence and for children during puberty.
- Fennel strengthens the eyesight.
- It improves the work of the nervous system.
- Externally, it has an antiparasitic effect on lice and willowherbs.
- According to scientific studies, fennel is almost as powerful as chemicals in preventing cancer.
- This plant also helps to suppress excessive appetite without slowing down the metabolic rate in the body.
Like every herb and fennel, it has limitations in its use and cannot be abused. This is especially true for women during pregnancy and menstruation. When administered in excessive doses, it causes uterine dysfunction and hallucinations. Therefore, let’s use this miracle of nature, which is Italian celery, with caution.
Also the culinary world uses this plant very diversely. Fennel it is added to marinades, gingerbread dough, to tinctures, liqueurs. In France and Italy, dill is an addition to salads and vegetables.Fennel It is a herb that we must have in the first aid kit. Because its versatile use gives us great opportunities in the event of sudden and unexpected health problems when we do not have preparations from the pharmacy at hand.