Health Benefits of Fennel Tea

Fennel tea is made by steeping fennel seeds in hot water. Fennel seed looks and tastes almost similar to aniseed. The similarities have confused many people. The botanical name for fennel plants is foeniculum vulgare while aniseed comes from the anise plant called pimpinella anisum. To find out the benefits of fennel seed tea, you have to know the benefits of fennel seeds.

Fennel seed is a natural antacid. It is helpful in neutralizing stomach acid and provides relief from heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach. It also produces a carminative effect and is able to prevent or relieve intestinal gas.

Another benefit of fennel seed tea is it is able to produce a sedative effect. It calms the nerves, eases agitation and soothes the digestive system. It's one of the recommended remedy to treat PMS and menopausal symptoms such as mood imbalance.

Its antispasmodic properties make it a good choice to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence and constipation. The volatile oils present in the seeds are responsible for this healing effect.

A report published in the journal of ethnopharmacology stated that fennel seeds have shown to be able to produce a diuretic effect. What's good about this is that drinking fennel seed tea can increase the flow of urine from the body and remove sodium and toxins. What it also means is that there is a possibility that fennel tea is able to lower blood pressure. It may also help treat or prevent edema or oedema and gout and support liver, gallbladder, kidney and spleen health. Edema is a condition where swelling happens due to excess fluid being trapped in the body.

Another benefit of fennel seed tea is in providing relief from menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea or severe uterine pain during menstruation.

Fennel seed tea can also be used as a remedy for soothing tired and dry eyes and also conjunctivitis when used as an eye wash. It is more effective when combined with chamomile tea and eyebright herbal tea. According to some studies, taking fennel extract supplement may reduce treat or reduce the risk of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye disease that can lead to optic nerve damage and may cause blindness.

Since fennel is generally recognized as safe (GRAS), nursing mothers may want to consider fennel seed tea to support the production of breast milk. It will benefit the digestive health of babies who breastfeed and may prevent infant colic.

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