Fennell Seed is a centuries old fold remedy for weight loss and is still used today. Drink fennel seed tea about 20 to 30 minutes before a meal to curb your appetite.
Fennel Seed is helpful in reducing bloating, gas and aids in digestion, and can help to alleviate abdominal cramping. As an added bonus for women, fennel seed can help level hormones during menopause. (Also try my Hot Flash Buster (coming soon to Hilltop Arts store) which has been life altering for me!)
Fennel Seed Tea
1 teaspoon fennel seed for each cup of boiling water
Bruise the seed in a mortar and pestle (if you don’t have one you can bruise them on a cutting board with a spoon or rolling pin)
Steep for at least 10 minutes – COVERED (we don’t want those valuable herbal properties escaping!)
Strain and Serve hot (you can warm it back up if its not hot enough). You can use honey if you don’t care for the taste. However, I find it very good without sugar or honey.)
Did you know? Fennel seed is also good for our pets. It can help with gas, colic, bloating and can increase appetite for picky eaters, and help with bad breath. You can put fennel directly into your pets food or add a little fennel seed tea to their drinking water. (This post first appeared on my company blog at www.thehilltopgrp.net)
Enjoy! Kathy
Kathy is an herbalist/naturopathic practitioner who is constantly researching to expand her knowledge. She came to herbalism after her migraine medicine was suddenly removed from the market and she had to find something new. After discovering the magic of herbs she’s never looked back. She is accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) and is an Associate Member of the American Herbalist Guild.