This wonderful herbal remedy has been used for hundreds of years to treat digestive problems. Learn other benefits of fennel tea and know how you can make a refreshing cup of fennel tea.
Fennel Tea
Fennel is a hardy perennial herb that can be found in pastures and along roadsides in many regions of the United States. The flowers are small, yellow, and beautiful and the leaves are green and feathery. It grows well by seed and is considered a weed in both the United States and Australia.
Fennel tea (made from the seeds of the plant) contains vitamin C, many B vitamins, and important minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Fennel tea has been used for many years as a herbal remedy and the benefits are numerous.
Health Benefits of Fennel Tea
• Fennel tea is gentle enough to give to infants and is especially beneficial in treating colic. Fennel tea relaxes smooth muscles and relieves spasms in the gastrointestinal tract which makes it an effective herbal remedy for treating gas and bloating. It also helps treat constipation, soothe an upset stomach, and relieve abdominal cramps. People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) find much relief from fennel tea.
• Fennel tea stimulates the effects of estrogen and has traditionally been used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), low milk production, menopausal symptoms, and low libido. Fennel tea also relaxes smooth muscles in the uterus, thus relieving menstrual cramps.
• Fennel tea can help relieve conjunctivitis and sore eyes. After the tea cools, soak a cotton pad in it and place it over the eyelids for ten minutes.
Other benefits of fennel tea include:
- boosting metabolism resulting in weight loss
- flushing toxins and excess water from the body
- soothing a sore throat
- loosening and expelling phlegm from the bronchial passages
- reducing a fever.
Preparing Fennel Tea
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of slightly crushed fennel seeds, cover, steep for 5 minutes, and strain. For extra flavor, add a fresh orange rind to your fennel tea.
To get the best benefits of fennel tea, store dried fennel seeds in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.
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