Benefits of Fennel
Karin is foraging the Lakshmi garden for wild fennel 🌿👩🌾
Wild fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a versatile plant with many culinary, medicinal, and ecological uses. 🌿🌿🌿
In Ayurveda, wild fennel—often referred to as Shatpushpa (Sanskrit: शतपुष्पा)—is a highly valued medicinal and culinary herb. It is closely related to the cultivated fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), but the wild variety tends to be more aromatic and potent in its therapeutic properties.
Wild Fennel (Shatpushpa):
🌿Kindles Agni (digestive fire) — reduces bloating and heaviness
🌿Supports women’s health — eases cramps and promotes lactation
🌿Calms Vata — relieves gas, abdominal pain and restlessness
Wild Fennel–Jaggery Decoction (Post-meal and Postpartum Tonic) 👩🍼
Indications:
Enhances lactation, tones the uterus, and strengthens digestion after delivery.
🪷 Ingredients
• Wild fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Ajwain seeds – ½ teaspoon (available at the Lakshmi shop)
• Jaggery – 1 teaspoon
• Water – 2 cups
🪷 Method
1. Boil fennel and ajwain in water until reduced to 1 cup.
2. Strain and add jaggery while still warm.
3. Drink once daily after meals or as advised by your Ayurvedic practitioner.
🪷 Ayurvedic Action
• Stanya janana (enhances breast milk)
• Deepana (digestive stimulant)
• Vata-shamana (reduces gas, colic, and postnatal bloating)
Please share with all the postpartum Mummies 💗💗💗
We can also recommend Newborn Mothers Books @newbornmothers for wonderful postpartum recipes and care 🫶
We wish you a beautiful Sunday 🌿🌿🌿
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