There may be many people who are not familiar with fennel seed. In fact, it is a dried and mature fruit of fennel, which originated in Europe, but it is also common in China now. Of course, this is inseparable from its value, so let's take a look at the value of fennel seeds and whether fennel seeds are eaten raw or cooked.

Is fennel seed eaten raw or cooked?

1, many people ask this question, in fact, the key is not to understand it, so before that, let's first understand what it is. In fact, it is the mature fruit of the Umbelliferae plant fennel. After laying the fruit in autumn, impurities are removed for medicinal use, also known as fennel, fennel, small incense, fennel and fennel. In fact, it is a spicy food. Because the whole plant has a special flavor, it can remove the odor in meat and add flavor again. Therefore, it is called fennel.

2. From the above introduction, we can know that it is actually a condiment, so should fennel seeds be eaten raw or cooked? Generally speaking, it is eaten after frying. It is most suitable for cooking fish, and it is also very suitable for baking bread and making snacks. Its pungent fragrance brings people an appetite.

What are the values of fennel seeds?

1, edible value

In fact, as we have mentioned above, fennel seeds are generally used as condiments and often appear on our table as condiments. It is very suitable for cooking fish, and it can also be used for baking bread and making snacks. Of course, this is inseparable from its pungent aroma.

2. Pharmacological value

(1) Eliminating cold and relieving pain

Studies have shown that fennel seeds have a good curative effect on uterus deficiency and cold, lumbago and back pain caused by cold and dampness and qi stagnation, and are often used in clinic with cinnamon, agarwood and linderae.

(2) Regulating Qi and Stomach

Stir-frying fennel seeds and putting them in a cloth bag can have a good analgesic effect on stomach cold, vomiting, loss of appetite and dysmenorrhea. And because its cells are rich in fennel oil, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and help eliminate gas and relieve pain, it is often used as a safe and efficient anti-flatulence drug in clinic.

(3) Warming kidney and reducing urine

It can be taken together with Alpinia oxyphylla, ootheca mantidis and raspberry, and has certain effects on nocturia, nocturnal enuresis, soreness and cold pain of waist and knees caused by house strain, senile renal failure or congenital deficiency.

(4) Nourishing and warming the stomach

It is generally used in Chinese medicine, especially in nourishing and warming the stomach. Because fennel oil contained in it can stimulate gastrointestinal nerve and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive juice, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, and eliminate accumulated gas, it has the effects of invigorating stomach and promoting qi circulation, so it is suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

Conclusion: The above is the information I brought to you about whether fennel seeds are eaten raw or cooked, as well as its value and function. I hope I can help everyone in need. Of course, we should also remind everyone here that although it has many functions and functions, it is not suitable for everyone to eat. For example, people with yin deficiency and fire are not suitable for eating.