Fennel Seeds 100g
Fennel Seeds 100g (Foeniculum vulgare) from Pharma Germania are premium quality seeds traditionally used for digestive support and general wellbeing.
R40.00
Pharma Germania Natural Products Fennel Seeds contain the dried seeds of Foeniculum vulgare, an aromatic plant belonging to the Apiaceae family.
Fennel has a distinctive sweet, warm and mildly liquorice-like flavour and is widely used both as a culinary spice and traditional herbal ingredient.
In herbal practice, Fennel Seed is best known as a digestive and carminative herb. It has traditionally been used after meals to support digestion and help relieve occasional sensations of bloating, fullness and flatulence.
Fennel Seeds naturally contain aromatic volatile oils, particularly anethole, together with fenchone, estragole and other naturally occurring plant compounds.
Their aromatic flavour also makes them a versatile culinary ingredient for breads, curries, sauces, vegetable dishes, spice blends and traditional herbal infusions.
Key Benefits
- Traditional digestive herb
- Supports normal digestive function
- Supports digestive comfort after meals
- Traditionally valued as a carminative
- Traditionally used for occasional bloating and flatulence
- Supports normal intestinal comfort
- Traditionally associated with appetite and digestion
- Naturally contains aromatic volatile oils
- Naturally rich in anethole
- Suitable for traditional herbal infusions
- Versatile culinary spice
- 100g pack
Why Choose Pharma Germania Fennel Seeds?
Fennel is one of the classic aromatic herbs used for digestive and carminative support.
The seeds’ characteristic aroma and flavour are largely associated with their volatile oils, particularly anethole. This combination of aromatic constituents contributes to Fennel’s longstanding traditional use following meals and in digestive herbal preparations.
Whole Fennel Seeds are also highly versatile in the kitchen and can be used whole, lightly crushed or gently toasted to release their distinctive aroma.
Key Ingredient
Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Foeniculum vulgare belongs to the Apiaceae family and has a longstanding history as both a culinary ingredient and traditional herbal botanical.
Naturally occurring constituents include:
- Anethole
- Fenchone
- Estragole
- Limonene
- Flavonoids
- Other naturally occurring aromatic compounds
Traditional herbal applications include:
- Digestive support
- Carminative support
- Digestive comfort
- Occasional bloating and flatulence
- Intestinal comfort
- Appetite and digestive wellness
These applications reflect traditional herbal use and do not establish Fennel Seeds as a treatment for gastrointestinal disease or other medical conditions.
Ingredients
- Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Directions for Use
Use according to the directions on the current Pharma Germania Natural Products packaging or as directed by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.
For traditional herbal preparations, the seeds may be gently crushed before use to release their aromatic constituents. As an exact medicinal preparation quantity and frequency have not been supplied, a dosage should not be inferred.
Culinary Use: Use whole, gently crushed or toasted according to taste in breads, curries, soups, stews, sauces, vegetable dishes, marinades and spice blends.
Suitable For
- Traditional digestive support
- Digestive comfort
- Occasional bloating and flatulence
- Traditional carminative support
- Traditional herbal infusions
- Culinary use
- Breads and savoury baking
- Curries and vegetable dishes
- Homemade spice blends
Warnings & Precautions
Normal culinary use should be distinguished from concentrated or medicinal use.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fennel belongs to the Apiaceae family. Avoid use if you have a known allergy to Fennel or sensitivity to related plants such as celery, coriander, dill, anise or caraway.
Fennel contains naturally occurring compounds with potential oestrogenic activity. Seek professional advice before regular medicinal use if you have a hormone-sensitive condition or take hormonal medication.
Do not consume Fennel essential oil as though it were equivalent to whole Fennel Seeds. Essential oils are substantially more concentrated and have different safety considerations.
Seek medical assessment for persistent or severe abdominal pain, unexplained changes in bowel habits or other ongoing digestive symptoms.
Discontinue use if sensitivity or an unexpected reaction occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Product Information
- Brand: Pharma Germania Natural Products
- Product: Fennel Seeds
- Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
- Common Names: Fennel, Fennel Seed
- Plant Part: Seeds
- Pack Size: 100g
- Form: Whole Dried Seeds
- Uses: Culinary / Traditional Herbal Use
- Primary Focus: Digestive, Carminative & Culinary Use
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Keep the packaging tightly closed to help preserve the seeds’ natural aromatic oils and flavour.
