Fennel Seeds: 16 oz (1 lb) - Alive Herbals

Fennel seeds are one of the most popular and widely used spices in the world. Only cloves and black pepper are more common. The taste of fennel seed is definitely in the same family as anise and licorice. But the fennel also has hints of parsley and celery. 

This soft, thin perennial plant can be used in many ways in the kitchen. People often use the roots as medicine. The bulb is thinly sliced and used in salads, pickled, or roasted until it is sweet and soft. The flowers are used as a finishing herb to add flavor to light spirits. The seeds are used in a lot of different foods, and they can help with digestion and freshen your breath.

Fennel Seed health benefits:

• May help reduce asthma and other respiratory ailments
• Promotes lactation
• Improves skin appearance