Fennel Seed
Country of Origin: India
Fennel is indigenous to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean and was introduced by the Romans to
Northern Europe 900 years ago. Fennel was mentioned in a record of Spanish agriculture 961AD and
still grows wild in many places of Southern Spain and any temperate climate in the world to this
day. It is interesting to note however that fennel has been known as a condiment in Chinese, Indian
and Egyptian cooking for centuries and was a symbol of of success in ancient Greece.
Fennel seeds feature prominently in Mediterranean cuisine in salads, pastas and vegetable dishes.
They are a common ingredient in Italian sausages and in northern European rye breads. They have a
sweet, yet very aromatic flavour and scent.
Medicinally, fennel seeds are fantastic to help reduce flatulence, aid digestion, increase
appetite, reduce cramping of the digestive tract and can assist in reducing the severity of a cough
and aid breastfeeding mothers in producing milk flow.
Medicinal Fennel seed tea:
Slightly crush 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and leave to infuse in boiling water for 10-15
minutes.
Certification: ACO
