Fennel


Mouth Odour

Fennel seeds can be used daily for enhancing the taste of a meal, or for the purpose of fighting mouth odour after meals. It is a natural breath freshener.

Mouth Ulcers

To relieve mouth ulcers, you can prepare this mouthwash: Boil two teaspoons of fennel with a glassful of water. To this add a piece of roasted alum. This can be used to gargle.

Skin Maladies

If you are suffering from a skin malady like itching and pruritis, burning of hands and feet, recurrent boils then try this simple home remedy. Prepare a powder of equal parts of fennel and dry coriander. To this mix add double the quantity of powdered crystalline sugar. Take a half teaspoon of this powder twice daily for a few days.

Lactation

For lactating mothers, fennel comes as a boon as it has a tendency to increase milk formation. Even during pregnancy regular use is beneficial. Fennel seeds can be chewed, or powdered and boiled in sweetened milk. This concoction provides relief from pregnancy-related ailments like acidity, flatulence, nausea and vomiting.

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