This biennial or perennial herb has finely cut feathery foliage, umbels of midsummer flowers, curved, ribbed seeds and a thick root, all with a fresh anise seed flavor. Fennel is eaten in salads, soups, and breads.
The name Fennel came from the Roman word, Foeniculum and is derived from the Latin word, foenum meaning hay (to describe it's sweet scent).
The Fennel plant is also responsible for the world marathon as we know it today. In 490BC a battle between the Athenians and Persians was fought in a fennel laden field outside a village named Marathon. A long distance runner made the 25 mile journey to warn the city of Athens, and it is his endeavor that was the birth of the marathon run as we know it.
Another Greek legend revolves around Prometheus. In an angry gesture Zeus extinguished all fires on Earth leaving man cold and defenceless. In an act of compassion Prometheus stole a glowing coal from Hestia's Hearth and hid it in a hollow fennel stalk, returning it to mankind.
Hardly surprising then that in magickal and folklore fennel is considered to be an herb of strength and courage. In medieval times Fennel and St Johns Wort were combined to protect one against witchcraft and other evil influences, and was hung on doors on Midsummer's Eve to ward off evil spirits. Bunches of Fennel were hung from raters to bring good luck, and the seeds were placed in keyholes to prevent evil from entering.
Magickal Use: Fennel is used for protection, purification & healing; wards off negativity and evil and is generally grown near homes for this reason - potent against spells, terrors and the invisible menace.
Fennel is delicious, and really should be part of every pantry for health, ritual and cooking.
All of our culinary spices are sold in dried form, are of the highest grade available, non irradiated and GMO free, are Organic and none of our products have been tested on animals.
All our Dried herbs are available in quantities from 25g up to 1kg
Please Note. Unfortunately due to new FDA & Customs regulations we cannot export these herbs outside of Europe. If you try to add items from this page to your order you will not be allowwed to proceed through checkout until they have been deleted from your basket.
