Botanical Library

Sweet · aniseed

Fennel Seed

Foeniculum vulgare

A sweet, aniseed-scented seed with a long tradition as an after-meal brew across the Mediterranean and India, where it is steeped simply in hot water at the end of a shared table.

Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)

Botanical character

  • ·A soft, naturally sweet aniseed aroma
  • ·A traditional after-meal cup across many cultures
  • ·A gentle, aromatic finish

The information above is drawn from published botanical and phytotherapy research on this ingredient in isolation. It does not describe the effects of any Orivaine product.

Caution: Avoid in large medicinal doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Speak with your GP if you have a hormone-sensitive condition.

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