Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.
Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild,
licorice-like flavor. Yet, the flavor of the seeds is more potent due to their
powerful essential oils.
Aside from its many culinary uses, fennel and its seeds offer a wide array of
health benefits and may provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
antibacterial effects.
Here are 10 benefits of fennel and fennel seeds, all based on science.