Fennel seeds provide important nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.
India happens to be the largest exporter of fennel seeds, widely known as saunf. A common practice in most Indian households is to have few fennel seeds or saunf at the end of every meal.
Eating fennel seed benefits heart health in a number of ways, as its packed with fiber a nutrient shown to reduce certain heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol.
It is used by mouth for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating, loss of appetite, and colic in infants among others.