Tea or Infusions:
Infuse 1 tsp. of fennel seeds in 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 10 min.
Uncrushed seeds will yield a sweet-tasting tea infusion.
Crushed seeds will taste stronger and more bitter.
Eyewash:
Briefly boil 1 tsp. of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water.
Add 1 tsp.
of eyebright and 1/4 tsp. of salt; steep for 10 min.
Strain the mixture through a linen cloth, taking care to filter well.
Use the mixture of herbs remaining in the cloth
as an eye compress and the strained liquid to rinse the eyes.
Always prepare only enough eye rinse to be used at a single time.
Storing unused eyewash for later use is not recommended.
Compress:
Pour boiling water over a handful of fennel leaves and seeds.
Allow to steep overnight.
Put the plant parts in a linen cloth and place on any painful areas.
Labeled Products:
Commercially, look for fennel syrup, honey, teas, tinctures and candies.
Fennel is also available in many combination products on the market.
Daily Ritual:
Rinsing daily with a fennel-seed mouthwash is a good way
to keep the lining of your mouth clean and healthy.