Sunday, October 2, 2011

Fennel the Friend of Women

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that has been playing an important role in the food culture of many European and Asian countries. This traditional spice has a lot of medicinal uses and health benefits besides its culinary usage.

Fennel, scientifically called Foeniculum Vulgare Miller, besides being widely used around the world in mouth fresheners, toothpastes, desserts and antacids, has got numerous medicinal uses and health benefits. For centuries, it has been used as traditional herbal medicine. Every part of this plant is edible and has medicinal values. Fennel seed is widely used in India as an after-dinner mouth freshener and also as a promoter of digestion. It is used as an important component in essential oils. It is a great boon to women as it balances their blood pressure, enhances libido, promotes lactation, and hastens menstruation.



Read more: http://healthmad.com/women/fennel-enhances-libido/#ixzz1ZfgTPVz1

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