What is Fennel seed extract?

Fennel seed extract is the oval, green or yellowish brown dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, a member of the parsley family. It has an anise-like flavor but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent. Fennel seed actually represents the dried ripe fruits of the aromatic fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), have been handed down through the ages as a spice and food preservative. Their heady and memorable flavor, reminiscent of licorice and anise, is familiar to most people because they are routinely used in rye bread.

In addition to keeping it as a kitchen staple, people in China, Europe, and other parts of the world continue to use fennel seeds in teas, tinctures and compresses to relieve myriad ailments, including stomach upset, gas, and coughs. Scientists have even looked into it's value as a source of synthetic estrogen. And even though evidence to support these and other uses is spotty, it's clear that fennel seeds do work for certain conditions.

Functions of Fennel Seed Extract:

1. It can improve eyesight. It is often used in tonics to clear cloudy eyes. Organic Fennel Seed Powder have been shown to have a potential use in the treatment of glaucoma.

2. Fennel seed extract can be used as a diuretic and it can be an effective diuretic and a potential drug for treatment of hypertension.

3. It is a galactogogue, improving the milk supply of a breastfeeding mother. It is a source of phytoestrogens, which promote growth of breast tissue.

4. It is very useful for chronic coughs treatment.

5. It has been used as an appetite suppressant and to treat stomach problems. The seeds known to be carminative have served in cases of flatulent colic and abdominal cramps.

6. It has also been used in the treatment of gout and tonsillitis, and as an eyewash for pink eye and ulcers on the eye. It is said to possess estrogenic properties and may have a positive effect on menopause and PMS.

Application of Fennel Seed Extract:

1. Applied in food field, used as raw materials of tea get good reputation;

2. Applied in health product field , it can be used as the raw materials to enhance the immunity of human body;3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, to be added into capsule to reduce blood sugar.