Fennel is a very common food on our table. It has many effects. It can promote human digestion, detoxify and expel cold. So what do you know about the effects and functions of fennel? Which groups of people are fennel suitable for? Let's have a look with Sihai Xiaobian
Efficacy and function of fennel
Fennel contains protein, fat, dietary fiber, anethole, fennel ketone, anisaldehyde, etc. Its aroma mainly comes from fennel brain, anisaldehyde and other aroma substances. It has special aroma. It is commonly used in making cold dishes, stewed and stewed dishes. It is also the main raw material for processing five spice powder.
Fennel has always had the effects of regulating qi, appetizing and detoxifying. It can stimulate gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive juice, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and eliminate accumulated gas. It is a commonly used medicine for strengthening the stomach, promoting Qi, dispersing cold and relieving pain. In addition, fennel is rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, carotene and cellulose, which can stimulate the nerves and blood vessels of intestines and stomach, and has the effect of strengthening stomach and regulating qi. Therefore, it is an excellent vegetable with meat and oil. Fennel cooked food or pickled wine can relieve Qi, cold and pain; And fennel seedling leaves are mashed to take juice or applied externally, which can treat vicious carbuncle and swelling.
Suitable population for fennel
Fennel has high nutritional value, and has always been used as medicine! So is it suitable for everyone? In fact, there is no specific group of people to eat fennel. It is suitable for all ages. 3-5 grams of spices and 60-80 grams of fennel are the best.
In addition to everyone can eat, it is also particularly suitable for small intestinal colic, cold abdominal pain, stomach cold and nausea, hiccup and vomiting, testicular swelling and pain, testicular hydrocele, women with postpartum milk deficiency, women with cold pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation, kidney deficiency and low back pain, prone weakness, and urination at night. Diners, let's go!