What fennel does :
Fennel is an herb which is considered to be a carminative, or an herb which promotes the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines. This makes fennel very good for the relief of abdominal pain associated with gas. Fennel is also a very good anti-inflamatory agent, as it helps the function of the kidneys, liver, spleen, and stomach. Fennel may also be used effectively as an appetite suppressant.
Where fennel is found :
The active components of fennel are found in the plant's fruit, roots, and stems.
What fennel is made of :
Fennel is composed of various nutrients and phytochemicals. The phytochemicals, listed alphabetically, are: Alpha-pinene, benzoic acid, bergapten, beta-carotene, beta-phellandrene, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, camphor, cinnamic acid, cynarin, ferulic acid, fumaric acid, isopimpinellin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, limonene, linalool, myristicin, 1,8-cineole, p-coumaric acid, pectin, protocatechuic acid, psoralen, quercetin, rutin, scopoletin, sinapic acid, stigmasterol, umbelliferone, vanillic acid, vanillin, and xanthotoxin.
The nutrients, listed alphabetically, are: Amino acids, calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
Common mispellings of fennel :
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