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 Fennel
Seeds (Sauf) are very effective for digestive problems. These seeds
can be chewed upon or had as a tea decoction for beneficial effects
upon the stomach. In India, these are routinely chewed upon after
meals to aid in digestion after a rich meal while acting as a herbal
mouth freshener.
Fennel seeds often provide quick and effective relief from many
digestive disorders. They help to overcome gas, cramps, acid
indigestion, and many other digestive tract maladies.
What Fennel seeds contain?
These seeds are very rich in minerals including magnesium. Two of its
main constituents are Anethol and Fenchone. Anethol and other
terpenoids may inhibit spasms in smooth muscles such as those in the
intestinal tract. Fenchone may be responsible for the medicinal
properties associated with Fennel.
Recent studies have found that consumption of
fennel can increase the production of bile and may also possess
diuretic, pain-reducing and anti-microbial activities.
Taste: Seeds taste like licorice when chewed upon.
How to consume?
Fennel seeds may be chewed upon after every meal or even more often.
About 2-3 gms may be had at a time and chewed upon. Daily intake about
7 gms. (or 1½ teaspoon).
Fennel may be also had as a tea decoction. For
this, boil about 3 gms. (1/2 teaspoon) of seeds in 250 ml. of water.
Let the water boil for about 5 minutes while keeping the pot covered.
Cool the mixture and then sip as required. 2-3 cups may be had daily
in this manner.
If had lukewarm with a few drops of
Amritdhara Digestive Drops,
this decoction is very effective in stimulating digestion and as a
wonderful treatment for stomach gas, pains and flatulence.
Make fennel seeds a part of your daily routine for better digestive
health.
How to choose?
Fennel seeds may be yellowish or green in appearance. While the yellow
variety is usually used in cooking, the greener variety is softer,
naturally sweeter and much better as an oral digestive and a mouth
freshener. | 
