Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
What is Fennel?
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a botanical traditionally used for bloating and digestion. It is associated with 🫃 digestive support health.
What it's being explored for today
Early research on digestive comfort and gas relief; anethole studied for smooth muscle effects
How to use Fennel
Crush 1 tsp fennel seeds lightly and steep in hot water for 10 minutes. Drink after meals. Also chew a few seeds directly after eating. Fresh fennel bulb can be eaten raw or cooked.
Safety & precautions
Generally very safe. May have mild estrogenic activity — use caution with hormone-sensitive conditions. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy.
How Fennel fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Fennel complement that by supporting your 🫃 digestive support systems while you do the work.
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