Organic
Fennel
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article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S.
Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Highly
respected as both a food and a medicine in ancient Rome and
Greece, it was thought to have magical powers in medieval
times and was hung over doors to keep out witches. Fennel,
a hardy perennial is native to the Mediterranean, but has
now been introduced to Europe and the USA.
Studies show that fennel has compounds that act like the female
hormone oestrogen. These say that it helps to stabilise hormone
activity during menopause and has been used for centuries
to promote milk flow in nursing mothers. But it should be
avoided during pregnancy.
Fennel is anti-inflammatory, and is often used in treating
inflammation of the eyes or mouth. It also makes a good mouthwash
for gum disease.
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