Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. This plant easily found in the surrounding mountains and cold temperate regions. Fennel plant is commonly used as an ingredient to make “telon oil” which often used for babies oil.
Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly flavored leaves and fruits. Its aniseed flavor comes from anethole, an aromatic compound also found in anise and star anise, and its taste and aroma are similar to theirs, though usually not as strong.
All parts of this commodity can be used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. In the pharmaceutical world, it commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, anxiety, depression, heartburn, water retention, lower blood pressure, boost libido, respiratory congestion, coughs and has been indicated for high blood pressure and to boost sexual desire. It is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to help rebuild the digestive system. Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic). It also helps expel gas.
So many benefits that can be obtained from the fennel, so this plant is widely cultivated, including in Indonesia.
So, do you interest to cultivate this plant? smile emotikon
