Fragrant Fennel - Properties and Applications
The rich flora of the Mediterranean gave the worlda lot of plants, without which it is difficult to imagine modern culinary art. It is coriander, rosemary, dill, arugula, celery and many other cultures. The representative of this flora is also the closest relative of dill - spicy and fragrant fennel.
The properties of this culture were known to mancenturies and even millennia ago. It was used by ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans, and also culinary experts of the East. Currently, it is an important ingredient in many dishes of Mediterranean, Italian, Scandinavian and Chinese cuisine. All parts of the plant are consumed from root to seed, including herbs and stems. Soups, salads, sauces, stews, meat and fish dishes take on a special flavor if fennel is added to them. The properties of the plant, in addition, make each dish more healthy and useful, as many components of its chemical composition positively affect the human body.
Fenchel promotes normalization of workdigestive system, eliminating any disorders. It is useful for gastritis, lung diseases, gout, hepatitis, urolithiasis, cystitis. It is also used for disorders of the urinary system, colds, chronic coronary insufficiency. Even with skin inflammations and acne, fennel helps to cope. The properties of this plant make it possible to use it also as an effective soothing agent. The aroma of its essential oils has a positive effect on the nervous system, so it is recommended for insomnia, neurasthenia, increased nervous excitability.
The iron and amino acid histidine resistanemia, aspartic acid eliminates bloating and gas formation, antioxidants (amino acid arginine and vitamin C) and stimulants (magnesium, cobalt and essential oils) have a curative effect on the eyesight and skin condition. Regular use of fennel helps to strengthen hair, normalizes the hormonal background in the female body, favors the removal of toxic substances, exacerbates memory and has a remarkable refreshing and cooling effect in sultry weather.
Such a long list of useful properties, of course,promotes the growth of the popularity of this plant far beyond its solar homeland. It is marinated, added to vegetables when preserved, leaves cut into salads and first courses, blanched and used as a side dish, like green beans or asparagus. The root of fennel is used as a spice, adding to confectionery and bakery products. Seeds are also used as spices or simply chewed to improve the performance of the stomach and freshen breath. Grinded seeds are an excellent seasoning for meat.
In medicine, cosmetology and aromatherapy widelyFennel oil is used. The properties of this tool allow you to use it in a variety of areas. It is prescribed for tuberculosis, bronchitis, gout, hepatitis, alcohol poisoning or tobacco products. It is effective in the treatment of stomatitis, pharyngitis and work with problem skin. Of course, in most of these cases, fennel oil is not used as the main treatment, but as an auxiliary it is simply irreplaceable.
The composition of fennel includes antioxidants, so ithas a beneficial effect on appearance. Oil can be added to any cosmetic product or used as a basis for making home cosmetics. It helps to cope with cellulite, pimples, wrinkles and many other problems. A bath with a few drops of fennel oil will help to relax after a day's work. If you need to refresh the air in the room, you can light an aroma lamp with this oil.
However, some of the componentsfennel, with an overdose can have an extremely negative impact on the body, so too zealous not worth it. Pregnant women need to use fennel very carefully. The properties of this product will have a truly curative effect on the body if it is applied competently and sensibly to its application.
