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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Astringent. Seboregulating. Epithelizing. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Native to the southern part of Europe, especially the Mediterranean coast

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment of many conditions, especially the digestive ones.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Venezuela traditionally prepares a handmade drink with anise taste and aroma from the distillate.