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THE AYURVEDIC INGREDIENT GUIDE

Fennel · Saunf

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Fennel seeds

Gas & Digestive Comfort

Fennel · Saunf

Foeniculum vulgare

Saunf is a familiar digestive spice traditionally used for gas, bloating and mild stomach discomfort.

Medicinal & Wellness Uses

  • Gas & bloating: Traditionally used to ease gas-related digestive discomfort.
  • Stomach comfort: Used in traditional preparations for mild digestive spasms.

Standalone Use vs. Formulated Use

Using the Herb Alone

Whole fennel, ground spice and extracts differ. The spice commonly called a seed is botanically a fruit; grinding and storage affect its aromatic oils.

How Our Formulation Combines Ingredients

Saunf complements Jeera and the fruit ingredients in the complete bowel-care recipe. The granules provide a labelled combination rather than a home-made fennel preparation.

Purpose in Our Products

Find in 1 preparationKabj Haran Granules ↗

Each 100 g contains (percentages w/w as printed)Added for gas and digestive comfort
Saunf accompanies Jeera, Amla, Haritaki and the other ingredients in the bowel-care granules.

Directions and care

Follow the product directions. Ask for advice if you have a fennel or related-spice allergy, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fennel oil should not be used as a substitute for the labelled product.

Sources & photo creditEMA: Sweet fennel fruit ↗Traditional use ↗Source reference ↗

Sanjay Acharya · CC BY-SA 3.0

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