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Fennel Seed

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Sweet, licorice-flavored fennel seeds are a gentle, time-honored way to ease a gassy, bloated belly.

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🌱 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.

✨ Why it's good for you

  • 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

🥗 Nutrition

Per 1 tablespoon (6g) · about 20 calories

  • Fiber 2g
  • Calcium 24mg
  • Iron 1.1mg
  • Potassium 68mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

🥄 How to use it

Steep a teaspoon of lightly crushed seeds in hot water for a teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → after meals, or simply chew a small pinch of seeds.

⚠️ Cautions

  • Use normal food amounts.
  • Skip large medicinal doses during pregnancy unless your doctor approves.

📚 What others say

  • Long traditional use after meals
  • Studied for digestive comfort

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