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Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Fennel seed is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice. The seeds can be chewed after a heavy meal to help with the digestive process and is considered to be very effective. Some people consume it in its roasted form. It is generally used in curries, soups and salads, bread and biscuit mix.

The essential oil of fennel contains estrogen, which inhibits muscles spasms, allowing you to digest more easily. It even relieves hiccups. Its aromatic and carminative properties are an excellent ally to treat flatulence, diarrhea, bloating, or stomach cramps, which are also symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

The seed has amazing medical benefits too. It is believed to resolve respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. It helps in increasing the breast milk production.Fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also a very good of dietary fiber, potassium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, phosphorus and folate. In addition, fennel is a good source of calcium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, iron and niacin. The leaves if boiled into water to prepare tea, is believed to benefit skin, bone and urinary health.

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin plant grows to 3050 cm tall and is harvested by hand. It grows low to the ground in China, India, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region. It is used in Indian, Mexican, North African, Middle Eastern and western Chinese cuisines. In India, cumin seeds are an important component of curry powder and garam masala. It carries a very distinct flavor. It is commonly called Jeera in India. Cumin is traditionally used as a spice in Indian cooking, either as whole seeds or in powdered form.

There are various medical benefits to cumin seeds. It is rich in Iron Content. It is believed to treat skin related issues apart from fighting diabetes, building immunity, helping with respiratory disorders, piles and insomnia. It helps in fighting common cold and viral infections. It is very good for lactating mothers or pregnant women, Rich iron content helps in preventing anemic conditions. The presence of essential oils, vitamin C, and vitamin A in cumin boosts our immune system.

Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard. It is a rich source of essential oils, minerals, and vitamins. It has been grown as a herb in Asia, North Africa, and Europe for thousands of years. The leaves and swollen leaf stems of mustard plants are also used, as greens, or potherbs. It has been adapted into many different cuisines by many different cultures. Egyptian pharaohs stocked their tombs with mustard seeds to accompany them into the afterlife