Fennel/ aniseed (saunf)

Fennel helps in preventing bad breath, constipation and flatulence. A decoction of fennel and water helps in relieving colic in babies. It also aids in regulating menstrual irregularities.

• Anaemia:
  Boil 6 tsp crushed aniseeds with red rose petals in 2 cups of water. Strain and drink twice daily.
• Indigestion and Gas:
  Have roasted aniseeds daily after meals.
• Constipation:
  Make a fine powder of 1 tsp each of aniseeds, dried ginger and rock salt. Have 1 tsp with water at bedtime.
• Diarrhoea:
  Grind 3 tsp ginger, 5 tsp saunf and honey to make a thick paste. Dilute a tsp with tea three times daily.
• Colic:
  Boil 1 tbsp aniseed with glass of milk for 10 minutes. Strain and drink mixed with little rose water and honey.