Saunf is an Indian Herb and spice that is used to cure many diseases and for taste in Kitchen.

Saunf (fennel) and love in India do not need any introduction as it is used to enhance the taste of food in the kitchen and on the same hand, it is also used as a medication for many diseases. It has been consumed in every function in India and hotels to give the saunf (fennel) at the end of every meal. This practice of our ancestors has a magic secret behind this which we are revealed here.

We all know saunf is used to fresh our mouth hence it is clear that it is a good mouth freshener, on the other hand, it has some meditative properties that can help our body to be healthy.

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Fennel has a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, vitamin C, iron, selenium, and Magnesium.

The scientific name of Saunf is Foeniculum vulgare Mill is an herb that can be used for many human ailments like digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and reproductive systems and respiratory problems.

Important Health Benefits of Fennel

Reduce Blood Pressure

Fennel seeds can help our body to control our blood pressure, the presence of fennel seeds in your mouth can increase the nitrate content in your saliva that can help you to

decrease your blood pressure.

For Indigestion, Constipation, IBS & Bloating

Fennel seeds contain a specific type of oil in it that can help our digestive system to work better and makes it strong. The seeds contain estragole, fenchone, and anethole which are the main reasons for the property of antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory. The consumption of Fennel seeds tea can enhance the working of the stomach system in its best way.

Reduce Asthma Symptoms

The Phytonutrients present in Fennel Seeds helps to clear the sinuses. Here sinus is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed. Saunf can also give huge relief from bronchitis and can clear the cough as it has expectorant properties.

Purify Blood

The presence of a certain amount of oils and fiber present in it makes it useful to flush out the toxins and sludge from our bodies. This way it helps to clean our blood.

Keeps Cancer Away

Fennel seeds have many beneficial properties that can beat many diseases from the body. It has a very powerful free radical scavenging property that can help to beat oxidative stress and hence in this way it protects our body from various types of cancer as skin, breast, and stomach.

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