Fennel seeds or Saunf are traditional and favorable culinary ingredients. These seeds have a mild, licorice-like flavor. The presence of powerful essential oils is responsible for the flavor of the seeds. Apart from many cooking uses, fennel seeds offer a comprehensive array of health benefits. They also provide anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and antibacterial effects. These seeds are a rich source of minerals like Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Iron. Among Indians, there is a common practice of taking fennel seeds or Saunf at the end of every meal. There are also some other ways of using fennel seeds as home remedies, check out
Ways of using fennel seeds for home remedies
Indians’ love for fennel seeds has been for a long time. Here are some ways of using them to treat several health issues-
Indigestion
Ingredients- 1 tablespoon of Saunf, 3-4 cardamoms
Recipe
Mix fennel seeds and cardamoms, and grind the mixture. Then take 1/4th teaspoon of the powder with water after meals.
Benefit
The mixture promotes the production of gastric enzymes that kick-start digestion.
Stomach ache
Ingredients- 2 tablespoons Saunf, 1 cup of water
Recipe
To prepare the Saunf water, boil water. When the boiled water reduces to half, add the seeds. Then cool the solution and filter it. Then take 1 tablespoon of the water every morning and evening for a few days.
Benefit
The Saunf water helps to reduce stomach aches, gas, and bowel problems.
Menstrual cramps
Ingredients – 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds, 1 drop of geranium, 2 drops of clary sage oil, and 1 tablespoon of whole-fat milk
Recipe
Mix geranium, clary sage oil, and whole fat milk with Saunf, and apply the mixture on the lower abdominal area.
Benefit
This mixture is safe and effective in reducing the menstrual cramps and contractions.
Nursing moms
Ingredients – ½ liter water, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, ½ teaspoon honey
Recipe
Boil water for some time. When the boiling water starts to reduce to half, add fennel seeds. After cooling the mixture, strain it. Add raw honey to add taste. Thereafter, nursing moms can drink 2-3 cups daily to increase their milk production.
Benefit
The mixture contains Galactogenic properties that help in the production of milk among breastfeeding women.
Night blindness
Ingredients – A cup of carrot juice, ½ teaspoon of powdered Saunf
Recipe
Mix those elements in a lukewarm glass of water and have it.
Benefit
This blend is helpful in dealing with the weakness of optic nerves and night blindness.
Heatstroke
Ingredients – A handful of Saunf powder, a pinch of sugar
Recipe
After soaking fennel seeds in water overnight, strain the water the next morning. Add a pinch of sugar and drink it.
Benefit
The fennel solution contains nutrients that keep your organs healthy and reduce the possibility of stroke.
Obesity
Ingredients – A cup of water, 2 tablespoons of fennel powder, 1 teaspoon of Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia Chebula)
Recipe
Add Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia Chebula), and Saunf powder in water, and boil it to reduce it to ¼ quantity. Filter the mixture and take it in the morning with a tablespoon of honey.
Benefit
The solution helps to reduce the excess fat in your body.
Fever
Ingredients- 1 cup of grape juice, ½ teaspoon of fennel powder, ½ teaspoon of cumin powder
Recipe
Mix these elements in water and have it for some days.
Benefit
This solution contains elements that reduce fever and also improve immunity power.
Therefore, these are some of the home remedies using fennel seeds that are effective. One can benefit if follow these simple remedies carefully.
Ref sources-
https://www.liveayurved.com/home-remedies-of-saunf.shtml
https://www.theayurvedaexperience.com/blog/8-ayurvedic-home-remedies-using-fennel/
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/unveiling-the-health-benefits-of-fennel-seeds-1287281
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