Fennel Tea

[donna]

Fennel Tee was used for medicinal purposes as well as enjoyed as a drink.

Fennel Tea

1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground fennel seeds
1 cup boiling water

In teapot, steep the fennel seeds in boiling water about 10 minutes. Strain and serve.

 

[FarawayFriend]

"Fennel is an effective treatment for respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies.
It is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to help rebuild the digestive system. Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic). It also helps expel gas.
It is a tested remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms. Fennel seed ground and made into tea is believed to be good for snake bites, insect bites or food poisoning. Excellent for obesity. It increases the flow of urine. It is gargled for hoarseness and sore throats."
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-fennel.html

In my eyes the taste can be enhanced by adding caraway (yes, I know I do hate caraway, but in this tea it is tolerable) and anise. Have a look here:
http://www.grandmas-wisdom.com/fennel-tea.html

 

[nitrofd]

Fennel Tee was used for medicinal purposes as well as enjoyed as a drink.

Fennel Tea

1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground fennel seeds
1 cup boiling water

In teapot, steep the fennel seeds in boiling water about 10 minutes. Strain and serve.

Never heard of this before,but a licorice flavored tea might work.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Never heard of this before,but a licorice flavored tea might work.

Mitch, after we have properly celebrated today's "National greasy food day", we might enjoy a cup of fennel tea and give our digestive systems a rest!

 

[nitrofd]

Mitch, after we have properly celebrated today's "National greasy food day", we might enjoy a cup of fennel tea and give our digestive systems a rest!

Amen to that sister.