The efficacy and function of fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are the seeds of the plant fennel, which is also its fruit. They are mostly gray in appearance and mature in late summer and early autumn. People collect fennel seeds and dry them to remove impurities. They can be used as spices or medicine. It is produced in most parts of China. So what are the effects and functions of fennel seeds? The following editor will tell you in detail.

The efficacy and function of fennel seeds

1. Benefits of fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are pungent and warm in nature. They can enter the liver, kidney and spleen meridians. They have many functions such as promoting qi and relieving pain, strengthening the stomach and dispersing cold. They can be used to treat human stomach cold pain, lower abdominal cold pain, dysmenorrhea, schistosomiasis and other diseases. The therapeutic effect is very obvious.

2. Fennel seeds can enhance flavor and freshness

One of the important functions of fennel seeds is to enhance flavor and freshness. It contains some natural ingredients such as anise ketone and anise aldehyde, which can emit a unique natural aroma. When cooking meat ingredients with it, it can remove the fishy smell of the meat ingredients themselves, which can play an important role in enhancing flavor and freshness. In addition, the anethole and aldehyde substances in fennel seeds can promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain, and have a good effect on relieving some bone and joint diseases.

3. Fennel seeds can increase appetite

The aroma of fennel seeds can stimulate human gastrointestinal nerves. At the same time, it can promote the secretion of saliva and human gastrointestinal digestive juices, increase appetite, and improve the digestive ability of the stomach and intestines. It has a good regulating and preventive effect on human indigestion, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal cramps and other adverse symptoms.