Reduce flatulence and treat constipation

Because of the carminative qualities of the aspartic acid present in fennel, it is often used as an antiflatulent. Many people, from newborns to the elderly, can benefit from its extract to decrease flatulence and remove excess gas from the stomach. It is often used in drugs to treat babies and young children with non-ulcer dyspepsia and flatulence.

In Ayurvedic medicine, fennel seeds, especially when powdered, are supposed to work as a potential laxative. The roughage helps empty the bowels, while the stimulating impact keeps the intestines in regular peristaltic motion, promoting excretion. Fennel is also often used to treat stomach discomfort, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and other digestive problems.