Fennel seeds are light green or brown in color, and they have a distinctive long, thin form. It infuses bread, stews, curries, sweets, and drinks with a sweet flavor and aroma. After a meal, people in several regions of the globe munch on plain or sugar-coated fennel seeds. The small seeds of fennel are very high in fiber. Fiber helps cure and bulk up watery diarrhea in situations of stomach sickness, slowing down and preventing loose or runny bowel motions. Its antimicrobial qualities aid in the removal of microorganisms that may be the source of gas in situations of food poisoning or upset stomachs. For older infants, fennel and fennel seeds are utilized to produce a natural gripe water. This water may aid babies with colic or gassiness symptoms.