Fennel
Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare - is a member of the Apiaceae family and the Apieae tribe. The genus Foeniculum comprises 20 known species. It is eaten raw or cooked, in many dishes. Its seeds are galactogenic - promoting milk production. In infusion, they are a great help to nursing mothers. Thanks to their digestive virtues, they will also relieve colic in breast-fed babies.