Fennel tea
From: Mediterranean, South Asia, Middle East
How to do it
Lightly crush a teaspoon of seeds and steep for 10 minutes.
What we know
A traditional after-meal drink. Little research in adults.
Be careful if
you're pregnant or have a hormone-sensitive condition. Fennel has plant compounds that act a little like estrogen. Ask your doctor first.
What this label means: Traditional use. Used for a long time in one or more cultures. Not well studied yet.
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