Fennel, or fennel, is known to people alreadylong. This plant was used for various needs in ancient Rome. Fennel was used as a spice in cooking, as well as for therapeutic purposes and in cosmetology. Nowadays, many people also know the benefits and harms of fennel.
Fennel
This spice is grown in many countries around the world.The plant is unpretentious, it requires only a lot of sunlight. Many people grow fennel in pots. It is a rather beautiful and very fragrant plant that has everything edible: leaves, seeds, stems, and even bulbs.
Two types of fennel are grown:
- Ordinary (pharmacy).
- Italian, used mainly in cooking. As a rule, use fleshy stem, similar to a vegetable.
Composition
The benefits and harms of fennel are known to people for a long time.This plant contains a lot of different nutrients, organic acids and flavonoids. Its stems are rich in vitamins (A, B, C). The leaves contain mainly ascorbic acid, carotene, rutin and vitamins B and E. The fruits contain essential oils, proteins and sugar. It is due to the high content of essential oils (anethol, phellandrene, fenhol, camphene) the peculiar smell (aroma) and beneficial properties of fennel are caused.
Caloric value
Fennel has a very low calorie: 100 gr. herb contains 31 kcal. Therefore, it can be used by all, even those who are struggling with obesity.
Fennel: benefit and harm, medicinal properties
The healing properties of this herbwere known in antiquity. Many people knew that eating fennel improves vision. In Greece, it was used to treat the digestive system and to reduce weight.
We propose to consider what are the benefits and harms of fennel, known today.
- This plant can improve digestion.
- Helps reduce gas formation in the intestines.
- Fennel relieves inflammation in the digestive tract and stomach pain.
- It has a laxative effect.
- Removes intoxication.
- Improves the output of sputum.
- It has a calming effect on the nervous system.
- Contributes to the normalization of hormonal levels.
In addition, the benefits and harms of fennel:
- This herb helps to improve the appetite.
- Receiving a large amount of fennel helps cleanse the liver, gallbladder and spleen.
- Fennel is an excellent diuretic that helps remove toxic substances from the body and reduces swelling.
- Promotes an increase in the amount of breast milk.
Thanks to these qualities, fennel has now found application not only in folk but also in official medicine.
It is worth paying attention to this issue:"Fennel, benefit and harm during pregnancy." Women in an interesting position is not recommended to use this herb. However, during the period when the baby is breastfeeding, it may well help - to reduce gas formation not only in the mother, but also in the baby.
Однако стоит помнить, что злоупотреблять этой spice can not. Regular doses for therapeutic purposes for short periods of time are useful, and its long-term use should be discussed with your doctor.
Application in medicine
Fennel - the benefits and harm (photos of plantspresented in the article), as well as the application - what you need to know about it? Tea is made from the flowers and leaves of this herb, and the fruits and roots are used for infusions and decoctions. Due to the oily structure, fennel seeds are used to prepare a concentrated essential oil. Currently, it is very popular, but do not forget about toxicity - the oil is only useful in the minimum dosages.
Decoctions and infusions of this herb help get rid of abdominal distention, improve the absorption of food, in addition, contribute to the removal of sputum when coughing.
Scientific studies have shown that fennel improves memory, so it is recommended for Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Fennel extract has antifungal andantibacterial action. It is part of many drugs used to treat diseases such as gout, gastritis, urolithiasis and lung diseases (bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma).
This plant has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, helps reduce blood pressure and get rid of arrhythmias.
A few drops of the essential oil of this plant well help with alcohol poisoning and various food intoxication.
This herb is recommended for sore throat, fever and runny nose.
Also, fennel is soothing and helps with insomnia.
Use in cosmetology
Due to the composition of this plant is beneficialaffects skin and hair. In cosmetology, as a rule, apply the hood (essential oil). It tends to not only heal, but also eliminate inflammation and slow down the aging process. Therefore, fennel is often used to make skin care products. Benefit and harm, recipes - on this below.
- Wrinkle smoothing mix: mix egg yolk with jojoba oil, white clay and 2-3 drops of fennel and rose oils.
- Mask for aging skin: prepare a quince puree, add 1 egg yolk, cottage cheese and a few drops (2-3) of fennel oil. This mixture can be used for face and hands.
- Remarkable remedy for acne: mix 50 ml of alcohol with 10 drops of tea tree and lavender oil and 5 drops of fennel oil.
- Baths with oil to improve skin condition: 6-8 drops must first be dropped on salt or soda, and then dissolved in water.
- Fennel essential oil is added to shampoo and hair balm. For this, 10 drops of oil are added to 100 ml of the product. The composition helps to get rid of hair loss and dandruff.
Difficult weight loss case: fennel - benefit and harm
The seeds of this plant are a good remedy.for weight loss. Many nutritionists recommend drinking fennel tea. For its preparation it is necessary to take 1 tsp. fennel seeds and mix them with 1 teaspoon nettle. Pour a mixture of 700 ml of boiling water. Boil for about 10 minutes, then strain and take 3 times a day and 1 tbsp. l During pregnancy and breastfeeding from this tea should be abandoned.
