SAUNF

FIDA ON FENNEL

A lot of stuff in your kitchen can
I do more than you imagine... Consider fennel or saunf. Its not just an aromatic after-dinner chew... It can also keep many health troubles at bay!

Saunf is quite a sought-after herb, especially to sweeten your mouth after a lavish meal. Or to counter the odour of the ciggies you huffed and puffed at! But you know what, this humble herb does a lot more than just sweeten your mouth. It also aids in digestion and acts as a blood purifier. Rich in vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron and potassium, it is strongly recommended in the Unani system of medicine. A very effective remedy for stomach ailments such as cramps, pain and gastric disorders, saunf also strengthens your memory and eyesight, cures coughs and checks cholesterol levels. Eating a spoonful of saunf after about 30 minutes of a meal keeps a tab on your cholesterol level. A mixture of equal parts of dry roasted and raw saunf taken after a meal boosts the digestive process and makes you feel light. Also, if you boil 1 tsp saunf in 2 cups of water and take this decoction 23 times a day, your digestive tract will feel great and any cough that you have will vanish too! Saunf leaves help you get rid of respiratory troubles like asthma and bronchitis. Eating saunf with figs is also a good medicine for cough and bronchitis. Having saunf with jaggery regulates menstruation. Saunf is great for treating colic in kids. Boil 1 tsp of saunf in a cup of water. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Strain and cool. Give 1 tsp of this decoction to the colicky kid, every 30 minutes. Hello, happy babies! Mix 10 gm saunf powder with equal amount of sugar. Eat to reduce burning sensation in feet/hands. Chewing saunf after meals also helps counter foul breath.