Fennel Seeds {Foeniculum vulgare}
Fennel seeds are called Saunf in Ayurveda and are good for balancing Vata and Pitta. Fennel seeds are a key ingredient in both Vata Tea and Pitta Tea.
Ayurvedic Characteristics and Uses
- Effect on doshas – Balancing for Vata and Pitta
- Taste – Sweet with some bitter
- Energetics –Cooling
- Main Action – General toner for the digestive system pparticularly enhancing digestive fire, without aggravating Pitta
- Other Uses – Carminative, Intellect, Vision, Heart function
Modern Research
- Alzheimer’s disease, Glaucoma, Heart disease, Arthritis (osteo- and rheumatoid), Cancer, Colic, High blood pressure, Antimicrobial