Fennel tea offers a plethora of health benefits. Similar to dill in both taste and appearance, fennel has been traditionally used in Pakistani and Indian cultures as both a cooking ingredient and as a medicine. Available in forms ranging from tea bags to pills, fennel tea and fennel seed supplements can be found in local supermarkets and drugstores.
Stomach Disorders
According to TeaBenefits.com, fennel tea can aid in the treatment of mild to moderate gastrointestinal afflictions, the feeling of being overly full and even flatulence. The effects of fennel on the digestive system are so well known that the herb was at one time an official drug of the United States for the relief of indigestion and stomach cramping. TeaBenefits.com notes that a typical dose of fennel seed is within the ¼ to ½ tsp. range, and can be consumed as either a beverage or pill supplement. Depending on the severity of the stomach irritation, patients can adjust the dosage of fennel seed or tea concentration as appropriate.
Fever-Fighting Properties
According to TeaBenefits.com, fennel tea has been shown to possess diuretic, bile-producing, fever-reducing, pain-relieving and antimicrobial qualities, all of which are critical in the body's natural defense against infection and sickness. Common natural fever-reducing agents like potassium, calcium and other vitamins are also found in fennel regardless of supplement form or serving.
Colic in Infants
Another lesser-known health quality of fennel is the herb's natural ability to help cure and alleviate symptoms associated with colic in young children. According to OrganicFoodee.com, a colicky baby suffering from gastric distress seen with the disorder can take approximately 1/3 tsp. of the supplement for fast pain relief. If used as a beverage, parents should first allow the tea to cool before serving it to a child.
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