Fennel is often confused with dill. Yes, he really looks a bit like him, but these are completely different plants. Fennel from dill is distinguished by long and lighter leaves, a slightly sweet anise aroma, and not flat, like dill, but cylindrical seeds.
The beneficial properties of fennel first became known in Greece many centuries ago. It helps well in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, increased excitability of the central nervous system, and cycle disorders in women. Due to the presence of aspartic acid, fennel is also a popular treatment for flatulence and gas removal from the stomach in both adults and infants.
Some components contained in fennel essential oils have antibacterial properties and therefore have a disinfecting effect on the digestive tract. Also, fennel contains amino acids, for example histidine, which help to restore digestion in case of indigestion, constipation and diarrhea.
Due to the positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, fennel is widely used to treat intestinal colic and gas formation in infants. Fennel for newborns is used in the form of tea.
All mothers know how useful fennel is for newborns in the first months of their lives. Fennel for newborns is essential as a cure for stomach pain, as they are very worried about intestinal colic due to gas congestion. This is due to the fact that the gastrointestinal tract of the newborn is almost completely sterile and in the first months after the birth of the baby only begins to be colonized with bacteria that promote normal digestion, such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. But, unfortunately, often conditionally pathogenic microflora are first into the intestines of the baby, not helping, but interfering with the normal functioning of the intestines. For this reason, the formation of a large number of gases causing bloating begins, accompanied by severe pain. Usually, by three months of a newborn’s life, the digestion process is getting better, but sometimes it drags on for a longer period.
Currently, there are many preparations containing fennel for newborns. These are mainly dry powders for making tea containing natural ingredients. Also, the prebiotic inulin is often added to the composition of fennel tea for infants, which helps to ensure the normal digestion process in newborns. Children's tea with fennel, in addition, contributes to the normal formation of the skeletal system of the baby due to the fact that fennel contains a large amount of vitamin C, which contributes to the good absorption of calcium by the body. This tea does not contain sugar, dyes or preservatives. It tastes very pleasant and sweet due to the natural taste of fennel.
Fennel for newborns is also good in that, in addition to affecting the digestive tract, it also has a beneficial effect on strengthening the child’s nervous system and immunity.
It is very easy to make tea with fennel for newborns at home. To do this, pour half a teaspoon of fennel seeds with one glass of hot boiled water and infuse for 30 minutes. up to an hour. You can take no more than 50 ml per day. Such gulls perfectly quench the thirst in a child, eliminates increased irritability, is a tool for the prevention of digestive disorders and is useful for strengthening the entire body. This tea from fennel can also be taken by mother and baby.
Fennel is contraindicated only in case of individual intolerance or allergic reaction.