Fennel seeds: Often used as a mouth freshner, fennel seeds are highly aromatic and flavourful herbs. This is probably why some people prefer eating them after meals. Chewing fennel seeds can also help in getting rid of bad breath as they increase the production of saliva thereby washing out the bacteria.
They are used to treat some common digestive ailments including heartburn, intestinal gas and bloating. They also help to relieve morning sickness.
The antioxidants and other antimicrobial properties in fennel seeds help treat a host of hair ailments. Some of these include dandruff, scalp itchiness, hair breakage and hair fall.
They also contain nitrites, compounds known to lower blood pressure levels. The fiber content in them also help in lowering the cholesterol levels.