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🌿 Fennel Seed | Digestive Relief & Hormonal Balance | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
Other Names: Foeniculum vulgare, Sweet Fennel, Saunf (India), Shatapushpa (Ayurveda).
✨ Key Benefits:
🍵 Digestive Relief – Traditionally used to ease bloating, gas, and indigestion.
🤱 Lactation Support – Helps promote breast milk production in nursing mothers.
⚖ Hormonal Balance – Contains natural phytoestrogens that may support women’s wellness.
🌬 Breath Freshener – Naturally aromatic, fennel seeds refresh the breath.
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Brewed as a tea for indigestion and mild stomach discomfort.
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Chewed after meals in India and the Middle East as a natural mouth freshener.
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Used in Ayurveda to balance digestion (Agni) and soothe excess heat (Pitta).
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Added to culinary dishes as a sweet spice for flavor and digestive aid.
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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Caraway & Anise → for a gentle digestive tonic.
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Fenugreek → for synergistic lactation support.
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Peppermint → for enhanced gas and bloating relief.
🧴 Available Forms:
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Whole Seed
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Powder
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Tea Blend