From our ancestors right up to the present day. How fennel continues to dominate the modern world.
It has an unmistakable, sweetish aroma reminiscent of aniseed or liquorice and has held a firm place in natural medicine for thousands of years. Common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is far from being merely a spice that adds a zing to Mediterranean recipes. It is an exceptionally potent herb that our grandmothers used as a first-aid remedy for various ailments, and today its effects are also confirmed by modern science.