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What is Saunf :

In written material fennel is termed saunf or madhurika. it's believed to be bitter, pungent, and sweet in style. Ideally, this herb is hot in efficiency and helps to keep up a balance between 3 body energies - Vata, pitta, and Kapha. In written material seeds, seed oil, and roots are accustomed to preparing numerous seasoning medications. It is also known as fennel seed.

What are its benefits :

• Fennel seeds are also a very rich source of potassium and since potassium is an essential component of cells and body fluids, it helps control your heart rate and blood pressure.
• Drinking fennel tea, regularly helps flush out excess fluids as it works as a diuretic. In addition, fennel seed helps remove toxins and reduces the risk of urinary tract problems. It also has diaphoretic properties that stimulate perspiration.
• The tea is considered very useful to help with indigestion, bloating, and constipation because of the oils found in these seeds.
• Fennel seeds and their phytonutrients help clear sinuses. Sinus is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. They make great tea to aid with bronchitis, congestion, and cough as they have expectorant properties.
• The essential oils and fiber in these seeds are considered very useful to flush out toxins and sludge from our bodies, thus helping to cleanse the blood. It is very important to include foods in your diet that help cleanse your blood, to ensure there is smooth absorption of nutrients.
• A handful of these seeds could do wonders for your eyesight too.  Fennel seeds contain Vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. In ancient India, extracts of these seeds were used to improve the symptoms of glaucoma.
• Fennel seeds reduce all 3 Tridosha (Vata, Pita, Kapha). The seeds have a cooling effect on the body. It is a good idea to consume a fennel seed drink during the scorching summer, to relieve heat from the body. The oil found in the seeds is carminative in nature, hence it is used in massage blends, especially in Ayurveda to calm the nerves and promote mental clarity.
• The seeds also have very powerful free radical scavenging properties that help beat oxidative stress and protect the body from various cancers of the skin, stomach, and breasts. Fennel seeds have very potent chemo modulatory effect too.