Crithmum maritimum – whole plant powder

Ground into a fine powder after natural drying, fennel retains its aromatic marine character and natural active ingredients. Easy to measure, it can be incorporated into many preparations: dry condiments, plant-based scrubs, or traditional decoctions.

Description

Fine powder, green-grey to light brown in colour, salty and aromatic odour reminiscent of the seaside, slightly lemony and spicy taste.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Sea fennel, rock fennel, sea fennel
• Latin name: Crithmum maritimum
• Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
• Part used: Aerial parts
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areas
• English name: Sea fennel powder
• German name: Meerfenchel Pulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de hinojo marino
• Name in Italian: Polvere di finocchio marino
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الشمر البحري (Masḥūq ash-shamar al-baḥrī)

Main virtues

Traditionally used to revitalize and perfume, powdered sea fennel provides mineral richness for external use (exfoliating treatments, masks) or internal use (infusions, plant-based cuisine). Its marine aroma makes it a choice ingredient in revisited coastal gastronomy.

Main constituents

Iodine, potassium, magnesium, flavonoids, vitamin C, essential oils, natural organic acids.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for 250 ml, let infuse for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Cooking: Sprinkle on salads, rice, fish, or mix into spreads.
• Cosmetics: integrate into remineralizing scrubs or masks (face or body).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• May contain traces of natural salt: be careful if on a low-sodium diet.
• Use in moderation during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not overdose when using concentrated food.

History and origin

Known since ancient Greece, fennel has long been a fortifying food for sailors. Dried and ground into powder, it is now used in modern recipes that combine flavor and naturalness, or in organic cosmetic treatments with oceanic accents.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: opaque bag or airtight jar.
• Storage: dry, away from humidity and light.
• Appearance: Fine, greenish to light brown powder.
• Odor: iodine, fresh, vegetal.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Mediterranean botanical corpus
• Seagrass beds and popular traditions
• Ancient coastal pharmacopoeias

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