Ancient folklore calls fennel the herb of snakes as snakes rub against it to sharpen their eyesight. Still, this herb was also known to heal the bites of snakes in ancient times. Myth also has it that Prometheus used a fennel stalk as the torch when he stole fire from the gods and brought it to earth.
Adding them to your diet may improve heart health, reduce inflammation, suppress appetite, and even provide anticancer effects.