Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Celery family. Homeland plants - the Mediterranean. Fennel is widespread in almost all countries of the world. In large quantities it is cultivated in France, Italy, Poland, Japan, Argentina. It is also found in the Crimea, Middle Asia and Transcaucasia. As the industrial culture of fennel is cultivated in the Ukraine and Moldova. Fennel has an unusually strong influence on the recovery of vision. In ancient times fennel was treated for cataracts, conjunctivitis, etc. the Fruits of fennel has a pleasant odor and sweet taste, are used to excite the appetite and improve digestion, with problems of the gastrointestinal tract, gallstone and kidney stone diseases. The taste and aroma of fennel is closer to anise, but with a more sweet and pleasant taste.