Fennel Seed Capsule: (Foeniculum Vulgare) Tamil, is a plant of the blunden family "Apiaceae". Usually found in the Mediterranean, but is now found around the world. It grows in moist soil along river banks or sea shores.
The entire stem is used for consumption as a vegetable.
The main ingredient of this bulb is "absinthe". This plant is a perennial, with hollow stems. The nutritional values of this pant are in a list. These percentages are relative to the U.S. recommendations.
Carbohydrates 7.29 g
- Dietary fiber 3.1 g
Fat 0.20 g
Protein 1.24 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.01 mg 1%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.032 mg 2%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.64 mg 4%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.232 mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.047 mg 4%
Folate (Vit. B9) 27 ėg 7%
Vitamin C 12 mg 20%
Calcium 49 mg 5%
Iron 0.73 mg 6%
Magnesium 17 mg 5%
Phosphorus 50 mg 7%
Potassium 414 mg 9%
Zinc 0.20 mg 2%
Manganese 0.191 mg
Uses for consumption can be found in:
toothpaste
salads
seasoning
Italian sausage
rye bread
Medicinal uses are for the intestinal tract, flatulence in infants, colic or painful teething. For adults, it relaxes the lining of the intestines which inturn subsides bloating from gas.
Eastern India uses this plant as a raw vegetable to improve ones eyesight. Some studies have shown uses for glaucoma.
For use in hypertension, it acts as a diuretic.
The following is a short list of it's benefits:
Increases the supply of milk for breast feeding
Chronic cough
Flea repellent
Adverse Side Effects: CAUTION should be considered when used by pregnant women.
