Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel, is a flavorful culinary herb and medicinal plant.
Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.
Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild, licorice-like flavor. Yet, the flavor of the seeds is more potent due to their powerful essential oils.
Aside from its many culinary uses, fennel and its seeds offer a wide array of health benefits and may provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.
Benefits of Sweet Fennel Essential Oil
- Highly nutritious. Both fennel and its seeds are packed with nutrients.
- Contain powerful plant compounds. ...
- Fennel seeds may suppress appetite. ...
- Can benefit heart health. ...
- May have cancer-fighting properties. ...
- May benefit breastfeeding women.