The insights of Saunf or Fennel seeds in preventing Cancer?

Saunf or Fennel is an aromatic and cooling herb that is used in different culinary preparations. It is an herbaceous perennial plant which is grown all over the world. Fennel seeds are harvested after the changing of the color of the seed heads to light brown. It has many medicinal values nutrients, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. It has a great importance in preventing cancer and has got many other health benefits too.

·        Saunf seeds contain several flavonoid anti-oxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol. Hence, these compounds act as powerful antioxidants which function in removing harmful free radicals from the body and protect you from cancers, aging diseases, infections and degenerative neurological diseases.

·        Fennel seeds have got health benefiting volatile important oil compounds like, limonene, anethole, pinene, anisic aldehyde, fenchone, cineole and chavicol. Therefore, these compounds act as an antioxidant, carminative, digestive and anti-flatulent properties.

·        Generally, these Saunf seeds symbolize courage, strength and longevity. They have different types of essential nutrient compounds, minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants and nutritional fiber which play a great role to keep our body healthy.

·        This herb protects you from cardiovascular disease and cancer, particularly estrogen-dependent cancer. It can be taken in the form of fennel tea and it also cures menopausal disorders, flatulence and hot flashes.

·        It has got several types of properties like carminative, anti-carcinogenic galactagogue, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antimicrobial. It also has a mild licorice flavor which contains anethole. However, it is rich in phytoestrogens.

·        It is a great remedy for stomach and intestines as it helps in digestion and stimulates the metabolism. It promotes the function of liver and kidneys and relieves from the problems related to colic, spleen and irritable bowel syndrome.

·        As it is having the dietary fiber, helps in binding the bile salts which are produced from cholesterol, decreasing their re-absorption in colon and lowering serum LDL cholesterol levels. The flavonoid anti-oxidants and fiber together protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.