Fennel Water

Fennel water is very easy to make and has been used for centuries to increase lactation. It is also believed to help digestion and prevent colic.

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 litre filtered water

Add fennel seeds to one litre of filtered water. Bring the mixture to boil. Lower the flame and let the mixture boil for another 10-minutes. Remove from the flame. Allow it to cool till the water is warm. Strain and store in a thermos, so that the water remains warm for several hours. Sip the fennel water all through the day. Continue doing this as long you are breastfeeding your baby, if possible.

Tip: You can also chew a teaspoonful few roasted fennel seeds after meals to aid digestion. Add fennel seeds to your tea, vegetables and soups for nutrition as well as an enhanced flavour.

Note: The fennel water is for the breastfeeding mother, not the baby, the theraputic effect on colic and digestion is transferred to the baby through the breast milk.

Found at: Dr Bar