Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world.

Its aniseed flavour comes fromanethole, an aromatic compound also found in anise and star anise, and its taste and aroma are similar to theirs, though usually not as strong.

Fennel is used for various digestive problems including heartburn , intestinal gas bloating , loss of appetite, and colic in infants. It is also used for upper respiratory tract infections, coughs, bronchitis , cholera , backache, bedwetting , and visual problems.

Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world.

Its aniseed flavour comes fromanethole, an aromatic compound also found in anise and star anise, and its taste and aroma are similar to theirs, though usually not as strong.

Fennel is used for various digestive problems including heartburn , intestinal gas bloating , loss of appetite, and colic in infants. It is also used for upper respiratory tract infections, coughs, bronchitis , cholera , backache, bedwetting , and visual problems.