Fennel seeds have a licorice-like taste and are offered at the end of a meal in Asia and South America to sweeten breath and aid digestion.
Fennel seeds often provide quick and effective relief from many digestive disorders. They help to overcome gas, cramps, acid indigestion and many other digestive tract maladies.
Fennel is a perennial Chinese herb of the carrot family. Its aromatic seeds are cultivated for both culinary and herbal uses.