Introduction of Saunf (Fennel)
Saunf or fennel is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae species. It is a short-lived perennial plant that belongs to the carrot family and blooms in the second year. Saunf is highly aromatic and widely used in various cuisines. The medicinal properties of Saunf make the herb an inevitable part of Ayurvedic formulations. Saunf can balance Tridoshas such as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, hence it can cure various diseases arouse out of imbalance of doshas.
Hindi: Saunf.
Malayalam: Perumjeerakam.
Bengali: Mauri.
Gujarati: Variyali.
Telugu: Sopu.
Tamil: Soumbu.
Marathi: Badi shep.
Kannada: Badisopu.
Health benefits of Saunf (Fennel)
Saunf is one of the primary ingredients of various Ayurvedic formulations due to its rich content of medicinal properties.
- Saunf is rich in carminative properties and is effective in treating abdominal disorders such as indigestion, flatus, abdominal distention, etc. .
- Saunf effectively manages excessive thirst and prevents burning sensation while urinating.
- Saunf increases body strength and immunity power.
- Applying Saunf paste is very effective in managing severe headaches.
- Mouth-related disorders can be treated with Saunf.
- Saunf decoction can be used as a heart tonic and improves cardiac function.
Ayurvedic medicines that include Saunf (Fennel) as an ingredient
- Panchatikta Guggulu ghrita.
- Abhyarishta.
- Brahmi Vati.
Saunf is a popular herb with both culinary and medicinal usages. It can cure diseases such as headache, painful urination, mouth disorders, imbalance of doshas, excessive thirst, indigestion, constipation, etc, and improves immunity and cardiac function.