Fennel is sold in groceries as seed, coarsely grinded and as powder. Due to its flavors, it is used in drinks, candies, tea and as spice mixtures for salads and fish dishes. As a remedy, fennel is used against colds and throat infections.
One should pay attention to the list of ingredients of spice mixtures, candies and tea.
Possible cross reaction: Fennel has common allergenic structures with the pollen of mugwort, in the protein profilin. If one reacts allergic to or is sensitised to pollen of mugwort, allergic reactions are possible if one consumes fennel.
