{"id":15397,"date":"2020-11-07T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/hinojo-beneficios-y-propiedades\/"},"modified":"2020-11-12T09:27:13","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T08:27:13","slug":"fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"Fennel, do you know its benefits and properties?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel is a vegetable that has been cultivated since ancient times. However, in Spain its culinary, cosmetic and healing properties and benefits are not very widespread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So that you do not continue to miss out on all that this delicious vegetable has to offer, we at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Greenuso<\/a> would like to tell you about fennel and its benefits and properties. We assure you that if you try it you will not want to stop using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to try its crunchy, fresh and aniseed-flavoured taste? Take a look at everything we have to offer you on this subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#What_is_fennel\" >What is fennel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#What_is_fennel_used_for\" >What is fennel used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#Fennel_properties\" >Fennel properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#Benefits_of_Fennel\" >Benefits of Fennel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#Natural_remedies_with_fennel\" >Natural remedies with fennel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#Fennel_tea_for_a_swollen_belly\" >Fennel tea for a swollen belly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/fennel-do-you-know-its-benefits-and-properties\/#Fennel_to_soothe_tired_eyes\" >Fennel to soothe tired eyes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_fennel\"><\/span>What is fennel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its scientific name is <strong>Foeniculum vulgare<\/strong>. It is considered a medicinal plant belonging to the Umbelliferae or Apiaceae family. It is robust and when mature it can reach a height of around two metres, sometimes even more, although it generally measures between 50 and 150 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hinojo-beneficios-y-propiedades.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hinojo-beneficios-y-propiedades.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hinojo-beneficios-y-propiedades-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hinojo-beneficios-y-propiedades-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its leaves, before its stem appears, are aromatic, dark green in colour and feathery in appearance. Its shape is triangular and the upper leaves are smaller than the lower ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very common to find them on the edges of lowland forests. You can harvest the seeds at the end of the summer, although you can also use the root and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_fennel_used_for\"><\/span>What is fennel used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel serves as a <strong>very powerful natural remedy <\/strong>. This plant has medicinal properties that can help overweight people lose weight and fight digestive problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel can be used in stews, broths and stews. It is a favourite ingredient in Mediterranean kitchens, as it has a <strong>very delicate flavour and a unique aniseed aroma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also used to accompany various dishes such as fish, roasts, barbecues; even in the preparation of bread and cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>stem<\/strong> can be incorporated raw and cut into pieces in salads, or boiled. The seeds are used whole or ground to make infusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fennel <strong>bulb<\/strong> has an aromatic taste, and is also used in the gastronomic world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fennel_properties\"><\/span>Fennel properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fennel has several elements in its composition that make it an ideal ingredient for preparing <strong>home remedies and culinary recipes<\/strong>. We will now talk to you about its properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><ul><li>It contains <strong>vitamin C <\/strong>, making this plant an excellent source of this vitamin.<\/li><li>It has <strong>folic acid<\/strong>, as well as vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin b6.<\/li><li>As for the <strong>minerals<\/strong>, it contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc.<\/li><li>The bulb and seeds of fennel have <strong>digestive<\/strong>, carminative, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial <strong>properties<\/strong><\/li><li>It has anethole and estragol, which provide various benefits, such as <strong>cosmetic and medicinal<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Flavonoids are present in fennel seeds, which increase the amount of oestrogen in the body, such as breast size.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Fennel\"><\/span>Benefits of Fennel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a medicinal plant or as an ingredient in the gastronomic world, fennel offers many benefits. You can find out more about them below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><ul><li>It protects and strengthens the immune system and stops the development of various diseases.<\/li><li>It solves<strong> digestive problems<\/strong>, such as excess gas, abdominal distension and colic control.<\/li><li>It is an excellent remedy to reduce problems related to the respiratory tract.<\/li><li>It avoids pain caused by the <strong>contraction of the uterus<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It serves as a remedy for halitosis or bad breath. When chewed after meals it leaves a very fresh breath.<\/li><li>It is an effective plant for eye inflammations, conjunctivitis and eye irritations.<\/li><li>It protects the<strong> immune system<\/strong> and prevents hair loss.<\/li><li>It reduces the symptoms of dizziness and nausea. Also, during pregnancy it helps in the production of breast milk.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_remedies_with_fennel\"><\/span>Natural remedies with fennel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to learn how to prepare some natural remedies with fennel? Here are some options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fennel_tea_for_a_swollen_belly\"><\/span>Fennel tea for a swollen belly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the most of fennel&#8217;s virtues when you have gas problems or a bloated stomach, you can prepare an infusion by combining fennel seeds with other medicinal plants such as green aniseed or coriander and reinforcing it with star anise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to prepare it?<\/strong> Boil the seeds for 3 minutes with the chosen plant and the star anise with a cup of water. It should be drunk hot during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fennel_to_soothe_tired_eyes\"><\/span>Fennel to soothe tired eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boil the fennel leaves in water and add salt. Let it cool and soak the infusion in a piece of cotton. Then pass the cotton wool gently over the closed eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After getting to know the <strong>fennel, its<\/strong> <strong>benefits and properties<\/strong>, we recommend that you use it properly and avoid excesses. Fennel is a very helpful plant, so take advantage of all its benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fennel is a vegetable that has been cultivated since ancient times. However, in Spain its culinary, cosmetic and healing properties and benefits are not very widespread. 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