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Recipe

Fennel top syrup

Herb:
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
Method:
Syrup
Plant part:
Leaf

About 45 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Steep 2 tsp dried leafy tops in 350 ml boiling water under a lid for 15 minutes, then strain.
  2. Stir in honey or sugar and heat briefly to combine.
  3. Store chilled — mild anise scent; omit if you are allergic to Apiaceae plants.

Extraction

Herb:
proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
Solvent:
medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
Shelf life:
after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
Target compounds:
indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions

Notes

Sweet syrup — use caution with diabetes.

Why it works

Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.

Related

Fennel — Herb card

Syrup — Processing method detail

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