Fennel is often confused with dill.Yes, he really looks a little like him, but they are completely different plants. Fennel differs from dill long and lighter leaves, slightly sweet anise aroma, and not flat, as in dill, but as cylindrical seeds.
The useful properties of fennel for the first timeknown in Greece many centuries ago. It well helps in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, increased excitability of the central nervous system, disorders of the cycle in women. Due to the presence of aspartic acid, fennel is also a popular tool for the treatment of flatulence and the removal of gases from the stomach in both adults and infants.
Some components contained in the terrestrialfennel oils, have antibacterial properties and therefore have a disinfectant effect on the digestive tract. And also in fennel, there are amino acids, for example histidine, which help to restore digestion in case of stomach disorders, constipation and diarrhea.
Thanks to the positive impact onthe gastrointestinal tract of fennel is widely used to treat intestinal colic and the formation of gases in infants. Fennel for newborns is used in the form of tea.
All mothers know how useful fennel is fornewborns in the first months of their life. Fennel for newborns is absolutely necessary as a cure for pain in the tummy, as they are very concerned about intestinal colic due to the accumulation of gases. This is due to the fact that the newborn's gastrointestinal tract is almost completely sterile and in the first months after the birth of the baby is just beginning to be populated with bacteria that promote normal digestion, such as lacto- and bifidobacteria. But, unfortunately, often in the intestine of the baby is first populated conditionally pathogenic microflora, not helping, but hindering the normal operation of the intestine. For this reason, the formation of a large number of gases that cause bloating, accompanied by severe pain, begins. Usually, during the three months of life of a newborn, the digestive process is established, but sometimes it is prolonged for a longer period.
Currently, there are manypreparations containing fennel for newborns. Basically it is dry powder for tea making, containing natural natural ingredients. Also in the composition of fennel tea for babies is often added prebiotic Inulin, which helps to ensure a normal digestion process in newborn children. Children's tea with fennel, moreover, contributes to the normal formation of the bony system of the baby because the fennel contains a large amount of vitamin C, which promotes good absorption of calcium by the body. Such tea does not contain sugar, dyes and preservatives. It tastes very pleasant and sweet due to the natural taste of fennel.
Fennel for newborns is also good in that, in addition to affecting the digestive tract, it also has a beneficial effect on the strengthening of the nervous system and the immunity of the baby.
It is very easy to make tea with fennel fornewborn at home. To do this, pour half a teaspoon of fennel seeds with a glass of hot boiled water and insist for 30 minutes. up to an hour. You can take no more than 50 ml per day. Such a seagull perfectly quenches the thirst of the child, eliminates the increased excitability, is a means for the prevention of digestive disorders and is useful for strengthening the entire body. This tea from fennel can also be taken by mother and babe.
Fennel is contraindicated only in case of individual intolerance or allergic reaction.
