Fennel Seeds

from £3.00

Fennel has been a staple of traditional European and Mediterranean herbal medicine for centuries, cultivated and valued long before it found its way into kitchen gardens and apothecary jars. With its warm, sweet anise-like aroma and its affinity for the digestive system, it is one of the most instinctively comforting herbs in the traditional herbal repertoire.

In folk tradition, Fennel was hung above doorways to ward off ill fortune and carried by travellers for strength and courage on long journeys. Culpeper noted its particular value for the stomach and described it as one of the most useful herbs a household could keep — knowledge that traditional herbalists have carried forward ever since.

Fennel Seeds have a warm, sweet and gently spiced flavour with subtle notes of liquorice and a pleasant natural sweetness. They are delicious brewed alone as a simple digestive tea or blended beautifully with herbs such as Chamomile, Lemon Balm or Peppermint.

A gentle but effective herb, Fennel Seeds have traditionally been used to support digestive comfort, with a long history of use for easing bloating, wind and feelings of digestive unease. They are well regarded in traditional herbal practice for their antispasmodic properties and have long been associated with supporting ease during menstrual discomfort and nausea.

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Fennel has been a staple of traditional European and Mediterranean herbal medicine for centuries, cultivated and valued long before it found its way into kitchen gardens and apothecary jars. With its warm, sweet anise-like aroma and its affinity for the digestive system, it is one of the most instinctively comforting herbs in the traditional herbal repertoire.

In folk tradition, Fennel was hung above doorways to ward off ill fortune and carried by travellers for strength and courage on long journeys. Culpeper noted its particular value for the stomach and described it as one of the most useful herbs a household could keep — knowledge that traditional herbalists have carried forward ever since.

Fennel Seeds have a warm, sweet and gently spiced flavour with subtle notes of liquorice and a pleasant natural sweetness. They are delicious brewed alone as a simple digestive tea or blended beautifully with herbs such as Chamomile, Lemon Balm or Peppermint.

A gentle but effective herb, Fennel Seeds have traditionally been used to support digestive comfort, with a long history of use for easing bloating, wind and feelings of digestive unease. They are well regarded in traditional herbal practice for their antispasmodic properties and have long been associated with supporting ease during menstrual discomfort and nausea.

Ethically sourced and naturally caffeine free.

Usage: 1-2 teaspoons per mug or cup and steep for 2-5 minutes or until desired strength - seeds can steep for up to 10 minutes.

This is not medical advice but for informational purposes only.

Consult your doctor for contraindications with other medications and allergies, where pregnant, nursing or have underlying health conditions. The following are highlighted precautions but may not be exhaustive - please do your own due diligence.

*Not recommended in large quantities during pregnancy.

*Seek medical advice if taking blood thinning medications or if you have a hormone-sensitive condition.