Fennel's Health Benefits

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Fennel provides a host of health and medicinal benefits. It is used in the treatment of constipation; respiratory conditions such as congestion and bronchitis; indigestion; flatulence and anemia. Fennel also regulates hormones to ease and regulate menstruation and aids in the fight against macular degeneration.

Fennel is effective in reducing inflammation to the stomach, digestive tract and eyes due to the components in its essential oils. Anetol, cineole, iron and histidine are among these components. Anetol and cineole reduce inflammation while iron and histidine boost blood health and treat anemia. Fennel also contains minerals, such as magnesium and cobalt, and antioxidants, essential for tissue regeneration and anti-aging.

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Fennel is a diuretic and therefore beneficial in the removal of toxins from the body. It is also beneficial for lactating mothers and for a host of other reasons including hair health and sharpening of memory. Fennel treatments are achieved by using its seeds, vegetable bulb or as topical cures.

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