Fennel

Fennel is a popular vegetable, spice, and flavoring, as well as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is one of the key flavorings in absinthe. Fennel contains an anise-flavored compound called anethole, which is a potent antimicrobial against bacteria, yeast, and fungi. A lab study has shown anethole to be effective against some kinds of intestinal worms. Anethole may have some analgesic, or painreducing, effects and some anti-convulsant effects as well. Anethole also acts as a phytoestrogen.
Nutritional Facts :
One cup of raw fennel bulb slices provides 27 calories, 6.3 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 2.7 g dietary fiber, 117 IU vitamin A, 10 mg vitamin C, 23 mcg folic acid, 360 mg potassium, 45 mg sodium, 44 mg phosphorus, 43 mg calcium, and 15 mg magnesium.