Description: Fennel is a member of the Umbelliferae family, making it close cousins with the likes of carrot, dill, parsley, cumin, and coriander. All parts of the plants are edible. The plant itself can typically reach between 3 and 8 feet tall, and it prefers full sun, hot climates, and dry, limey soil.
Main Uses:
Digestive aid, supports Agni
Aids female reproductive/mentral health
Brain tonic
Improves respiratory health
Mouth freshener
Effect on Doshas: Tridoshic Herb Rasa (taste): Madhura (Sweet) Virya (potency): Sheeta (Cooling) Vipaka (post digestive effect): Madhura (sweet)
Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
Description: Fennel is a member of the Umbelliferae family, making it close cousins with the likes of carrot, dill, parsley, cumin, and coriander. All parts of the plants are edible. The plant itself can typically reach between 3 and 8 feet tall, and it prefers full sun, hot climates, and dry, limey soil.
Main Uses:
Effect on Doshas: Tridoshic Herb
Rasa (taste): Madhura (Sweet)
Virya (potency): Sheeta (Cooling)
Vipaka (post digestive effect): Madhura (sweet)
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