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Ancient
Indians used fennel as a condiment and culinary spice. In Greece,
it was a symbol of success. In Rome, the young fennel shoots were
used as food. Pliny considered it good for improved vision.Culpeper
recommends it as an antidote for poison. The dried ripe fruit of
aromatic, herbaceous plant, fennel grows well in most mild climates.
In India, it thrives in the sunny, limey, well-drained |
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loams
of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The pleasingly warm, sweet
smell and the clean appearance are clear indications of how well
Indian fennel retains its exclusive quality even after drying. Well-known
as 'Saunf' Indian fennel is used in food, medicine, liquor and perfume.
India exports substantial quantities of fennel to USA, Singapore,
UK, UAE, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Japan in a variety
of forms including seed, powder and volatile oils .
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