Fennel

If you visit a good Indian restaurant, you’ll find Fennel in their wonderful prepared recipes as well as a bowl by the checkout counter to take a pinch on your way out. It’s because of the wonderful digestive aid Fennel is. It will expel gas bloating and heartburn after a heavy meal. It is also good for expelling gas after surgery, helping the body cope with the effects of anesthesia. It has a light licorice flavor. It comes with a list of vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese. It contains antioxidants and is a major herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has held up over time for a weight loss aid, drinking a cup 15 minutes before a meal will reduce the appetite. It also levels up the digestion helping to turn the food into energy instead of fat. Fennel is also used to loosen congestion to make coughs more productive and at the same time will calm a dry cough.