Nilgiris Fennel Seeds

(சோம்பு/Peruncirakam/saunf)

Price range: ₹70.80 through ₹1,060.16

SKU: FOD-SPI-FEN-000G

Long, thin shape and are pale green,
Sourced directly from the hilly areas of Ooty, Nilgiris
Used for various digestive problems
50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg (1000g) packs available.

Pack

50g ₹70.80
100g ₹123.10
250g ₹280.16
500g ₹549.73
1kg ₹1,060.16

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DESCRIPTION

Also known as: saunf, peruncirakam (சோம்பு), perunjeeragam.

Nilgiris Fennel is obtained from the fruits of Foeniculum vulgare, Mill. (Apiaceae). The plant is a tall, perennial, aromatic herb, native of South Europe. It is cultivated throughout the world. In India, it is grown in Punjab, Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Baroda, Karnataka and Tamilnadu. In Tamilnadu, it is cultivated in Udhagamandalam (Ooty).

The Nilgiris Fennel seeds are medicinally used as carminative and stimulant. Fennel oil is extracted from the fruits and seeds and it is used in medicines.

Fennel is used by mouth for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating, loss of appetite, and colic in infants among others.

Buy fennel (saunf) in 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg (1000g) packs from nilgiris.

Learn more

Peruncirakam (fennel seeds) — what it is, what it is called in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu, where ours comes from, and how it is used in South Indian cooking. Recipe: Sombu thanni (fennel water).