Fennel has amazing effects.

Dill is an indispensable spice in fish soup, fish cakes... however, it also has the effect of curing digestive disorders, insomnia, depression...

Dill belongs to the Apiaceae family. The plant is an annual herb with a smooth stem 60 - 80cm high or more, longitudinal grooves, and a taproot. Dill is an indispensable spice in fish soup, fish cakes, squid cakes... both delicious and able to suppress the fishy smell. In addition to its use as a spice in cooking, dill also has medicinal properties.

According to Oriental medicine, dill leaves have a pungent, slightly bitter, spicy aroma, warm properties, and are non-toxic. They are used to nourish the kidneys, strengthen the spleen, relieve bloating, treat stomachaches, toothaches, stimulate urine excretion, increase the amount of urine excreted, thereby reducing colic pain caused by urinary tract disorders such as nephritis, cystitis, kidney stones, and help improve stomach function...

Some medicinal recipes from fennel

Treating menstrual disorders: Fennel has the effect of stimulating and regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing pain in cases of menstrual cramps in young women and in cases of amenorrhea caused by anemia and colds. How to use: Mix 60g of fennel leaf extract with 15ml of celery juice, divide into 3 doses to drink during the day.

Treating digestive disorders: Eating cooked dill leaves every day helps digestion and prevents constipation. For children, 1-2 tablespoons of dill leaf decoction mixed into food will prevent digestive disorders and help children sleep well. Dill essential oil is used in cases of bloating, hiccups, heartburn due to excess acid in the stomach and diarrhea due to digestive disorders.

Cure insomnia: Eat dill soup for dinner or drink dill seed water instead of water before bed, you will sleep well at night.

Cure Depression: Apart from the physical benefits, fennel seeds are also a great remedy for depression, anxiety and mental disorders.

Weight loss: Fennel seeds are an ideal food for weight loss. It is very useful for those who are looking for a solution to detoxify the body and lose weight. It is considered a natural diuretic, helping the body to eliminate excess water, which is beneficial for the weight loss process. However, when using it, it must be specifically instructed by doctors.

Good for detoxification: Being a great detoxifying agent, fennel seeds are very helpful in detoxification. Being a rich source of fiber, it has many benefits for the body. Fennel is rich in vitamin B, magnesium, calcium and potassium, if you are looking for essential minerals in your diet, you can include fennel in your meals.

Cough Reliever: Syrup made from fennel water relieves coughs like coots. The volatile oil of fennel has antiseptic properties and is a sedative.

Note:Dr. Hoai Huong (Health and Life) advises: fennel seeds, leaves and roots can be eaten, but the fat extracted from fennel seeds has been shown to be quite toxic even when used in small amounts - leading to skin rashes, difficulty breathing and nausea.

Pregnant women should not use fennel because it contains a large amount of uterine stimulants. However, fennel does not cause any side effects if it is used in meals./.

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