Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel, is a flavorful culinary herb and medicinal plant.

Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.

Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild, licorice-like flavor. Yet, the flavor of the seeds is more potent due to their powerful essential oils.

Aside from its many culinary uses, fennel and its seeds offer a wide array of health benefits and may provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.

Benefits of Sweet Fennel Essential Oil

• Highly nutritious. Both fennel and its seeds are packed with nutrients.
• Contain powerful plant compounds. ...
• Fennel seeds may suppress appetite. ...
• Can benefit heart health. ...
• May have cancer-fighting properties. ...
• May benefit breastfeeding women.