Fennel
AKA:
Fennel Seed,
Planet:
Mercury
Element:
Fire
Gender:
Masculine
Fennel! What an awesome plant, everything on this bad boy - seeds, leaves, and root are edible. It is for that exact reason that I think everyone ought to have this growing in their garden! I have one growing outside right this minute. And what an awesome surprise to find out today that it is a perennial! (Always a bonus!)
Mundane
Uses:
Fennel has been
used for centuries as an appetite depressant. Because of this it may
be good to try to add to your diet when attempting weight loss.
It can be used
for digestive problems such as intestinal gas, bloating, and
heartburn.
Fennel can be
handy for women to keep around. It has been used for increasing the
flow of breast milk, and can also be made into a paste to reduce swelling during breast feeding. It is used for promoting menstruation, and increasing
a womans libido. Every ladies dream herb, right?
And it just gets better, Fennel is full
of iron, so for those that suffer from anemia, it may be a good idea
to add this to your diet. The leaves make a great addition to any
salad! And the seeds can be easily added to most meals.
Magical
Uses:
Fennel is an
awesome herbs to keep around an magical household. It is often used
for protection. Grow it around your house, or hang by the windows and
doors to ward off evil spirits. Similarly, for a less obvious method,
you could try washing your window sills and doors with a soap,
fennel, and salt mixture. Fennel also makes a great addition to any
purification ritual.
This herb
promotes confidence and courage. Before battle Greek soldiers would
often chew the seeds. Farmers have also been known to wash their
tractor blades with a mixture soap and fennel to encourage the land
and promote a strong crop. For a more modern use you could try keeping it on you, or adding it to a meal, before a big test or event you need a little boost of confidence in!
Random
Information:
“Fennel
dates back to nearly 500 BC and its name comes from the Greek word
"marathon" because the Battle of Marathon was fought
between the Greeks and the Persians on a field of fennel.”
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