By: Molly
This herb is seen in many restaurants as an after dinner
mint or in tea to help an upset stomach. These tasty little seeds are packed
with vitamins and nutrients have been used for thousands of years to treat
indigestion and add a little sweetness to dishes.
A great example of its sweetness is adding it to tea. If you
do not enjoy licorice, want to avoid sugar and honey, or want to avoid the
affects sweetners have on blood pressure, you can add fennel. While working
with Heather at Wish Café
and Herbs we mixed and tasted a few teas. One we mixed seemed to be missing
something. Luckily her friend Padmani suggested adding fennel. After playing
with some ratios we ended up with an amazing tea called Rosy Wishes! Tasty and
great for you.
Fennel is a carminative and is often used with licorice or
dill to treat upset stomachs or flatulence. Until the 60s this treatment was
suggested for infants with colic in the U.S.
Pharmecapedia I often take it to freshen my breath naturally but it works
well to ease bloating during menstruation or after a large meal. If you cannot
brew it in tea taking it alone is tasty and a great alternative to sugary mints
or gum.
After dinner mint tea:
Four to six servings
1 cup green tea
½ peppermint leaves
½ tablespoon of fennel
Mix well and steep for four minutes.
Enjoy!
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