Foeniculum tuoxian

Star anise and fennel are commonly used seasonings, which are necessary for cooking fish and stewing meat and making braised food. They are called "fennel" because they can remove the odor from meat and add fragrance to it again. Anise is aniseed, and its scientific name is "Illicium verum". Foeniculum vulgare L. seeds are condiments, and its stems and leaves also have aroma, which is often used as stuffing for steamed stuffed buns, jiaozi and other foods. The main ingredients they contain are fennel oil, which can stimulate gastrointestinal nerve and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive juice, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and eliminate accumulated gas, so it has the effects of invigorating stomach and promoting qi circulation; Sometimes gastrointestinal peristalsis will decrease after excitement, which will help to relieve spasm and pain. Tuoxian fennel is a geographical indication certification trademark with uniform particles, full texture, yellow-green color and strong aroma.
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