NATURE’S MEDICINE CABINET

Fennel The feathery leaves, flowers, seeds and even the roots of different cultivars of fennel have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. A tea made with the leaves or seeds was a traditional remedy for digestive discomfort, such as bloating and trapped wind, and one study found that infants given fennel seed oil (an ingredient in many ‘gripe waters’) suffered less from symptoms of colic. It’s also a rich source of fibre and phytonutrients thought to help stimulate digestion and ease constipation.*