Fennel (saunf): not just a mouth freshener

Fennel (saunf): These small green seeds are not only the heart of several dishes and pickles but are also eaten as a post meals as a mouth freshener.  Fennel is carminative (gas/flatulence releasing) by nature. These seeds are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, iron, and fibre. Fennel is a known antispasmodic and is used to relieve colic, especially in infants and children.