Fennel seeds: Fennel seeds are pale green or brown in colour. They are highly aromatic and flavourful herbs used in cookery. They are used to treat some common digestive ailments including heartburn, intestinal gas and bloating.
Fennel seeds also reduce inflammation. This may help soothe swelling or irritation in the intestines and improve digestion.
Some people eat fennel seeds as mouth fresheners. 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 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 cholestrol levels.