Fennel, A Traditional Remedy To Heal The Liver And Kidneys

Fennel can help us improve our digestion and prevent the onset of gas. In addition, since it has purifying and diuretic properties, it allows us to avoid water retention.

You will be surprised to find that  the Romans attributed magical and healing properties to fennel. This idea remained in people’s minds until World War II, when soldiers made garlands of flowers and fennel for good luck.

This plant with an intense anise flavor is still very well known in the world of natural medicine. It is also used in cooking because it is a very original condiment.

However, its main benefit is related to the treatment of the liver and kidneys. 

We will therefore introduce you to the great virtues of fennel below. Do you already have it at home?

Fennel, a nutritional and curative food

It is a white bulb with green branches and yellow flowers.

Some people use their seeds, but in reality, fennel can be enjoyed by incorporating it into herbal teas, soups, salads or sauces.

It was already known over 3000 years ago to be a good healing remedy.

The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Indians appreciated it above all for its purifying, spasmodic and carminative properties.

• Also read: How to cleanse your liver with whole foods and bitter plants?

Would you like to know what its nutritional composition is? Take note, because this will surprise you:

• Group B vitamins (B3, B6 and B9 or folic acid)
• Provitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• Calcium
• Magnesium

Fennel, a kidney and liver tonic

We could say above all that fennel is a natural purifier. It also has a powerful diuretic effect. It is therefore widely used in infusions or purifying juices.

Its active ingredients are found above all in its essential oils, which are very rich in anethole and antioxidants which help us to treat the problems of fatty tissue or any inflammation.

Its main virtues for taking care of our liver and kidney health are as follows:

• Facilitate our digestion, prevent the appearance of gas and improve the absorption of nutrients.
• Since it is a bulb rich in vitamin C, it strengthens our immune system and optimizes liver functions.
• Did you know that it  contains a lot of iron? It is very useful in cases of anemia or kidney problem.
• It is also detoxifying and helps us eliminate toxins from our body through urine, while preventing water retention.
• This bulb so appreciated by natural medicine will also help us reduce bad cholesterol or LDL.
• It is very useful in reducing fever.
• It can treat any type of urinary tract infection.
• Fennel has many calming properties that can act as a very mild pain reliever.
• It is very useful when we have abdominal discomfort related to the rules for example.

Ways to consume fennel to take care of the liver and kidneys

A salad of arugula, pear and fennel

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of fennel, cut into very thin strips (20 g)
• A bunch of arugula
• 1 pear
• 1 teaspoon of honey (25 g)
• The juice of half a lemon
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• A handful of pine nuts
• 10 raisins

Utensils

• A knife
• A pan
• A bowl for the salad

Preparation

• Start by washing the arugula leaves thoroughly. Do the same with the fennel then cut it into the thinnest possible slices.
• Wash the pear well then cut it in half, then into wide slices.
  You are going to make a caramelized pear. To do this, put a spoonful of honey in the pan.
• Once it is hot, add the pear slices so that they take on the taste. Book.
• In the salad bowl, put the arugula, fennel, raisins, pine nuts and caramelized pears.
• Then season with a little lemon juice and olive oil to taste.

Fennel infusion to heal the liver

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds (5 g)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

Preparation

• This infusion is very easy to prepare. In this case, you will need the seeds of the fennel.
  The best way to do this is to buy them from a natural store, to make sure that they are organic and therefore ideal for consumption.

• Start by boiling the glass of water and add 5 grams of fennel seeds to it.
  Let it steep for 15 to 20 minutes and then let sit for another 10 minutes.

• Once the time is up, filter the contents and keep the infusion.

• To obtain an adapted purification of the body and to optimize the functioning of the liver and the kidneys, consume 3 cups per day for 3 days in a row. 

The first cup can be taken with breakfast and the following 15 minutes after meals.

In this way, you will facilitate your digestion and you will purify yourself of toxins.

You can take this treatment twice a month or when you think it is necessary.