Description: Fennel, a member of the parsley family, is one of the oldest cultivated plants. It is grown in India and Egypt and is one of the herbs used as a flavoring agent in preparation of food. The oval, green or yellowish-brown dried seed has an aniseed like flavor, but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent.

Uses: It is used as a anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic to relieve muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions. It is also as a carminative for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines. It is also used as a diuretic.