Health Benefits of Eating Saunf (Fennel Seeds)

Health Benefits of Eating Saunf (Fennel Seeds)

Saunf or fennel seeds come from fennel plant. These aromatic seeds are used in several culinary preparations. Saunf also offers tons of health benefits and hence it is used in various herbal remedies to cure variety of health issues. Fennel seeds said to possess anti-inflammatory, decongestant, anti-aging, anti-microbial, carminative, anti-spasmodic anti-carcinogenic properties. They are also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins like vitamin C and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, calcium etc. Being rich in vitamin C, they are helpful in improving body immunity. Fiber content makes them effective in reducing cholesterol and chances of intestinal cancer. Fennel is also rich in potassium so, you can also use them to control or decrease high blood pressure. Some other advantages of consuming fennel seeds are given below.

Health Benefits of Saunf

Improve Your Digestion

Eating fennel seeds or drinking them in the form of a tea can do wonders on your digestive health. These are known to aid in digestion, boost your metabolism, promote the functions of liver and kidneys, suppress the appetite and relive the symptoms of acidity, bloating, gas, IBS, diarrhea, upset stomach and constipation. Various home remedies can be prepared with these seeds. Here are some recipes for you.

• Take half teaspoon of roasted and powdered Fennel to get rid of indigestion, bloated stomach and constipation. This remedy is also beneficial in controlling problems like diabetes and obesity.
• To control diarrhea, make a paste by grinding 4 teaspoons of saunf, little honey and about 21/2 teaspoons of ginger. Mix a spoon full of this paste in your tea. Drink this 2 times a day.
• To cure the problem of colic, put one teaspoon of fennel and half teaspoon of caraway seeds (carom seeds) in ½ liter of boiling water. After 5 minutes, strain the mixture and have a cup of it after every meal. In case of baby colic, boil 2-3 teaspoons of saunf with a cup of water. Put some sugar in it and boil until it becomes thick like syrup. Give your baby ¼ teaspoon of it two times a day.
• Take one teaspoon each of fennel and cardamom seeds. Grind them to make a fine powder. After having your meal, take ¼ teaspoon of it with water. This will effectively cure the problem of indigestion.

Lose Your Weight

Saunf helps suppress the hunger pangs and increase the metabolism so, if you are planning to lose weight then include these seeds into your weight loss program. You can use this spice in the form of a tea or add some leaves of this plant into your salad. This remedy will also help boosts up you energy levels.

Eye Care

Fennel seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of weak eyesight and several eye problems. You can make and use various remedies like boil a teaspoon full of these seeds with a cup of water. Boil until it decreases to half. Strain the cool mixture and use it as an eye drop to soothe eye irritation and inflammation. A mixture prepared by adding ½ teaspoon of fennel seed powder with a cup of carrot juice is said to be helpful in curing weakness of optic nerve and night blindness.

Get rid of Anemia Naturally

When dealing with anemia, boil 6 teaspoon each of saunf and rose petals in 2 cups of water. Drink strained mixture twice daily.

Migraine Relief

To get rid of migraine related headaches and discomfort, put 50 grams of saunf in one liter of boiling water. Steep for some time and apply the cool strained liquid on your temples and forehead. Use this remedy in the morning, and then in the evening and finally at night before bed.

Nasal Congestion

To treat nasal congestion problem, boil four teaspoons of fennel in one liter of water. Carefully put this boiling water in a bowl. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapours.

Heat Stroke

Soak some fennel  in water overnight. In the morning, strain the liquid through sieve and mix a pinch of black salt and some sugar into it. Drink it to keep heat stroke at bay.

Cough and Sore Throat

To relive cough and sore throat, mix two drops of fennel oil with a spoon of honey and have it twice daily or as required.

Natural Blood Purifier

Fennel is also a good blood purifier. It is also helpful in the treatment of gout and other types of arthritis. It helps expel uric acid from the blood.

Apart from these health benefits, these seeds can also be used to cure morning sickness during pregnancy, increase milk production in lactating mothers, reduce menstrual cramps and PMS related symptoms, ease water retention, reduce stress and anxiety, lower high blood pressure and to control problems like bad breathe, asthma, heart problems, muscle and joint pain.