Medicinal Uses of Foeniculum Vulgare Mill and Small Cardamom: A Review

Abstract

Foeniculum vulgare Mill, commonly known as fennel, and small cardamom are both traditional spices in India. They have been used for centuries in Indian cuisine for their unique flavor and aroma, as well as their medicinal properties. Foeniculum Vulgare Mill (fennel) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the parsley family and is cultivated worldwide for its culinary and medicinal uses. Fennel seeds, leaves, and stems can all be used medicinally. Fennels are used in digestive disorders such as indigestion, gas, bloating, and colic. It can also help to relieve nausea and vomiting, respiratory problems: to loosen mucus and relieve coughs and bronchitis, menstrual cramps and pain, lactation: to increase milk production in breastfeeding mothers and a variety of other conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, and high blood pressure. Small cardamom is a spice that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is one of the most expensive and popular spices in the world. Cardamom is used in both sweet and savory dishes, and it is also used in traditional medicine to cure digestive problems such as indigestion, heartburn, and gas and also help to relieve nausea and vomiting, respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma, and coughs. It has expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to clear mucus from the lungs and airways. Cardamom can be used to freshen breath and prevent cavities. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help to fight against the bacteria that cause plaque and tartar. It has also treated a variety of other ailments e.g. high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. It has also been shown to have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Fennel and Small Cardamom are often used together in traditional medicine. The combination of these two spices is thought to be particularly effective for treating digestive disorders and respiratory problems. This literature review is focus on various nutritive value and medicinal importance of fennel and Small Cardamom.