Fennel – History

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) has occupied a remarkably rich place in human history for well over two millennia, moving with ease between the worlds of food, medicine, ritual, folklore, and magic. Far from being merely a culinary herb, fennel has long been regarded as a...

Fennel – Traditional (Maltese) uses

As an infusion To cure inflamed eyes Helps with lactation Boiled (seed). “The mother will continue drinking the herbal tea made from the seed of the herb, she will flush away the water retention and for the baby when he is breastfeeding it will help him a lot with gas...

Traditional Nettle Seed Wine

Nettle seeds have also been used in traditional herbal preparations. One old preparation is nettle seed wine, made by soaking the seeds in wine overnight. Traditional Nettle Seed Wine Soak a tablespoon of nettle seeds in a glass of wine overnight. Warm the mixture and...

Nettle – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion To soothe chill blains (esp. when houses were cold). Boil nettles, leave to cool then aching toes and fingers soak in it Drunk to counteract anaemia (high in iron and chlorophyll, has a chemical constitution resembling blood Tonic for stomach, pancreas,...