Herb
Fennel Seed
These little sweet, licorice-flavored seeds have warmed and calmed bellies around the world for generations.
🌱 What it is
Fennel seed comes from the fennel plant, a feathery relative of carrots and dill grown for its aromatic, oval seeds. The seeds have been dried and used in kitchens and teas for thousands of years.
✨ How it may help
- May help support a calmer, less gassy digestion after meals
- May help support fresh breath when chewed
- May help support a settled stomach for nursing mothers
- May help support comfort with mild bloating
🥄 How to use it
Steep a teaspoon of lightly crushed seeds in hot water for a soothing tea after meals, or simply chew a small pinch of seeds.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tablespoon (6g) · about 20 calories
- Fiber 2g
- Calcium 24mg
- Iron 1.1mg
- Potassium 68mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Stick to normal food amounts; skip large medicinal doses during pregnancy unless your doctor approves.
🍃 A note from nature
God tucked whole medicine cabinets into tiny seeds like these, made to grow again and again from the soil He made.