FENNEL

OBTC Tea Found In: Leche de Mama

Fennel was used by the ancient Egyptians as a food and medicine, and was believed to be an effective antidote for snake bite and poisonous mushrooms in ancient China. During the Middle Ages, it was hung over doorways to drive away evil spirits.

During the 1300s, fennel seed was used as an appetite suppression. It is traditionally used in drugs to treat chills and stomach problems. The Latin word "foeniculum," or "little hay," is said to describe fennel's feathery leaves, but may also describe a traditional use of feeding it to the goats to increase the quantity and fat content of their milk.

Health Benefits

• Digestion & Intestinal Health
• Gas
• Constipation
• Bloating 
• Diarrhea
• Relieves symptoms of colic
• Relieves indigestion
• Reduces inflammation in stomach
• Women's Health
• Increases milk production
• Regulates menstruation
• Sleep disturbance (especially for menopausal women)
• Circulatory System
• Regulates blood pressure
• Regulates blood sugar
• Wound healing
• Prevents anemia
• High cholesterol
• Eye Health
• Inflammation of the eyes
• Rich source of flavonoids - which are very useful in protecting against pigment cells dying due to oxidative-stress-induced death
• Prevention from macular degeneration and premature aging
• Respiratory Health
• Congestion
• Cough
• Bronchitis
• Helps break up phlegm
• Loosens toxins and buildup of the throat
• Antibacterial

Flavor Profile

• Similar to anise or black licorice