Since fennel is served in its most natural form and mostly not processed when used as a remedy, I believe that this is an ideal natural alternative or relief for some health symptoms.There have been studies about the efficacy of the chemical in fennel, anethole to play a part in increased lactation in women. But these studies suggest that more solid studies are needed to prove the effects of fennel in lactation.Back in the days, wet nurses used fennel to make them lactate or produce more milk. Some also use the seeds as a breath freshener. In conclusion, fennel has been used in centuries and has many proven health benefits and uses. I would definitely recommend fennel because not only does it have many nutritional benefits, but also the remedies that it is known for are very helpful and cheap to make. I have yet to find any contrasting facts or findings about fennel. So far, every known effect about the plant is all good and
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In the medieval ages, fennel was hung or placed over doorways because it was believed to protect against evil spirits. In addition, the seeds were also put into keyholes, for it was said to prevent ghosts from entering houses in the middle of the night. (fennel)
In another article, Roman warriors have eaten fennel seeds because they believed that it would make them stronger. Another interesting folklore is that fennel was said to have been ingested by snakes when they shed their skin to sharpen their vision.
According to mdidea.com, its name, “fennel” came from the battle at Marathon where the Greeks fought the Persians and it so happened to be on a fennel field. Some Greek story states that a stalk of fennel was said to have held a smoldering coal, which was supposed to contain “knowledge from Mount Olympus”(drugs.com). Greek myths and folklore also claim that the plant fennel was linked to the god of wine and feast, Dionysus. (Benefiits of Fennel
In the medieval ages, fennel was hung or placed over doorways because it was believed to protect against evil spirits. In addition, the seeds were also put into keyholes, for it was said to prevent ghosts from entering houses in the middle of the night. (fennel)
In another article, Roman warriors have eaten fennel seeds because they believed that it would make them stronger. Another interesting folklore is that fennel was said to have been ingested by snakes when they shed their skin to sharpen their vision.
According to mdidea.com, its name, “fennel” came from the battle at Marathon where the Greeks fought the Persians and it so happened to be on a fennel field. Some Greek story states that a stalk of fennel was said to have held a smoldering coal, which was supposed to contain “knowledge from Mount Olympus”(drugs.com). Greek myths and folklore also claim that the plant fennel was linked to the god of wine and feast, Dionysus. (Benefiits of Fennel