Fenel

Description

Botanical Classification:Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family (Apiaceae).

Parts Used:

• • Bulb:The bulbous base can be eaten as a vegetable.
  • Fronds:The feathery fronds are used as an herb.
  • Seeds:The dried seeds are used as a spice.

Flavor and Aroma:Fennel has a sweetly aromatic flavor and aroma similar to anise.

Uses:

• • Culinary:Used as a flavoring agent, a scent, and an insect repellent.
  • Traditional Medicine:Used as an herbal remedy for poisoning and stomach conditions, as a stimulant to promote milk flow in breast-feeding, and to induce menstruation.

Other Names:Fenel is also known as “Saunf” in Hindi.

Insecticide:There is also an insecticide called Fenel, sold by Bharat Agro Chemicals and Fertilizers (BACF), which contains 5% Fipronil SC