Fennel is a tall herb with hollow stems and yellow flowers. Originally native to the Mediterranean, it grows all over the world and has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant. Fennel seeds can be dried and used to make a potent and strong-smelling tea. The tea tastes a little like licorice, with a relaxing scent and slightly bitter aftertaste. Fennel tea can be purchased in almost any supermarket or health food store.

Fennel has long been thought to strengthen your eyesight, regulate hormones, improve your digestion, and help your memory.

• It can help fight infections

• It can help you sleep

• It can aid. in breast milk production

• It can support digestion

• It can increase the amount of antioxidants in your body

• It can freshen your breath

• It can relieve constipation

The Bottom Line

This ancient remedy is under study and we are learning more about the ways that fennel can treat and heal our bodies. For most people, fennel tea has potential to be a safe and effective remedy for everything from digestive issues to insomnia. Introduce fennel tea into your routine slowly, making sure to take note of any side effects that it seems to create in your body.