English: Fennel Seed
Latin: Foeniculum vulgare
Ayurvedic: Śatapushpā
Benefits: Cooling carminative, digestive, galactagogue.
Healing Uses: Gas, colic, acid reflux, burning urination, promotes lactation.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Infusion (tea), roasted seeds chewed after meals, spice in cooking.
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, aromatic.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Safe for children and postpartum use.
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