Fennel
Other plantsThe Field of Fennel
According to Greek tradition, the name Marathon comes from the vast fields of wild fennel that once covered the region. The Greek word marathon referred to this plant. Centuries later, the name of this plain became famous throughout the world through the Battle of Marathon and the race that still bears its name today.
Medicinal properties
Seeds
Traditionally used to support digestion. Fennel seeds are particularly associated with relieving bloating and helping expel gas.
Recipe
Fennel Water
- Plant part
- seeds
- Duration
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 g lightly crushed fennel seeds
- 250 ml water
Preparation
- Lightly crush the seeds with a mortar.
- Place the seeds in a cup.
- Pour boiling water over the seeds.
- Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain before drinking.
Sources and references
- Swaddling J, Senior Curator, Greece and Rome. The marathon’s ancient origins. British Museum, September 11, 2017. Greek marathon (fennel), the battlefield name and the origins of the modern race.
- German Commission E. Fennel seed (Foeniculi fructus), April 19, 1991. Dyspeptic complaints, fullness and flatulence; crushed fruits for oral herbal tea preparations.
