It is a biennial, aromatic, stout, glabrous, 1.5 to 1.8 mtr high. The ripe fruit (seed) is small, oblong, cylindrical, 6.8mm long, straight or slightly curved, greenish yellow, deeply furrowed, 5 ridged and having agreeable aroma.Uses : The leaves of fennel is used for garnishing. Leaves and stalks are used in salads. It is an essential ingredient in Italian sausages, widely used to sprinkle on pizza. Dried fruits have fragrant odour and pleasant aromatic taste and therefore used as a masticatory. They are also used for flavouring soups, meat dishes, sauces, pastries, confectionaries and liquors. The fruits are aromatic, stimulant and carminative.
Fennel seeds, derived from the flowering plant Foeniculum vulgare, are widely recognized for their culinary and medicinal uses. They offer various health benefits, including aiding digestion by reducing bloating, gas, and digestive spasms. Fennel seeds are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties, potentially helping to soothe intestinal inflammation. Additionally, they contain antioxidants and antibacterial components, contributing to their overall health-promoting effects.
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