What Is The Use Of Fennel Seeds ?

Fennel or Saunf is commonly used in Indian subcontinent. It is generally eaten or chewed after having a meal. It is aromatic and feels good in the mouth. Actually, it contains minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. It also full of vitamin B, C and a good quantity of protein. As a whole, In 100 gram of fennel seeds, 52% are carbohydrates, 15% fat, 40% dietary fiber and 16% protein. People eat fennel seeds as a mouth freshener after having a meal, but actually its benefits are more than this. Below are the best benefits of eating fennel (saunf).

1. KEEPS MOUTH FRESH-

Fennel seeds (saunf) used as a mouth freshener for a ling time. It is usually eaten with a little sweetener called Mishri or sugar. It helps to get rid of bad breath or odour in your mouth. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which reduce the effect of bacteria in the mouth and hence reduce bad breath. It also reduces gum problems. You just chew a half of spoon fennel seeds after your meal or anytime you want something to chew. It helps to freshen your breath.

2. HELPS STOMACH- 

Eating fennel seeds/saunf regularly improves your digestion. It helps to reduce intestinal gas, bloating and loss of appetite. Fennel seeds have large quantity of dietary fibers which effectively improves digestion and other problems. it is effective in gastric problem. It is so simple to implement that you just need to chew it after having your meal. It has water as its component, also, it absorbs water in the stomach and softens stools. Therefore, it is also beneficial for haemorrhoids patients to reduce discomfort.

3. HELPS IN MENSTRUAL PAIN-

Some research suggests that taking fennel extract four times daily starting at the beginning of a period can reduce pain in girls and young women with painful menstruation called dysmenorrhea. Fennel seeds help to stimulate and regulate the blood flow in the pelvic and uterine area, this makes less pain during menstruation. To get the benefit, boil a tablespoon of fennel seeds in one glass of water until water colour changed. Filter the water and take this to get pain relief.

4. HELPS IN CANCER TREATMENT-

Some study suggests that fennel extract has been shown to be cytotoxic to human breast cancer cells. Fennel seed is a source of melatonin, which protects against breast cancer in several ways, including by reducing aromatase activity within the breast, thereby reducing estrogen production. In experiments with cultured cells and in animal models of cancer, anethole had antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cancer chemopreventative properties.

5. HELPS TO WEIGHT LOSE- 

Fennel seeds/saunf has good carbohydrates and protien in it. These minerals increases metabolism rate which helps weight lose. Regular intake of funnel seeds help to reduce cholestroel level. Oveall, good diet with fennel seeds (saunf) and exercise or walk will help you to reduce some weight effectively. You can chew funnel seeds as it is or just dry roast it and eat it with water.

Funnel seeds or saunf also benefit in anamia and helps to regulate blood pressure. You should eat fennel seeds regularly to get maximum benefits of it.

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