Marathon Seed – For Indigestion and Bloating – Monastery Recipes

Description

The scientific name of the herb is Foeniculum vulgare (Common Fennel), and in our country, it is also known by the names Malathro, Marathro, Finikio, Finokio, and Maraza.

Fennel contains up to 6% essential oil (such as estragole, anethole, and fenchone), fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. The taste of the essential oil depends on the proportions of its two main components: fenchone, which has a bitter taste, and anethole, which has the scent of sweet fennel. The proportions of these two components depend on the species and the region where they are cultivated.

Properties: Lipolytic Soothing for digestion Indigestion Bloating Abdominal pain Relieves muscle and rheumatic pains Good for bad breath when used as a mouthwash or simply chewed Infant colic For disorders of the urinary and reproductive systems

It is prepared as an infusion. Pour one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb (after lightly crushing the seeds to break them) and let it steep for 10 minutes. The beverage can be consumed up to three times a day.

Precautions:

Fennel is a uterine stimulant. Therefore, high doses should be avoided during pregnancy. The small amounts used in cooking are safe. Excessive use of the herb can cause seizures.