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                        All About Dill

                        The dill plant is a diuretic that has shown to offer relief of menstrual pains. Studies have also demonstrated it may help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels in a positive way. It has also been used as a folk remedy for digestive issues and oral inflammation.

                        Peppermint Mentha piperita

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                        Fun Fact

                        Dill was used in the Medieval Times to ward away witches. People would hang the herb above their doorsteps to keep them away.

                        DIll Research

                        Multiple human studies have shown potential for dill having both a hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effect. Further, it has shown to reduce digestive upset and menstrual complaints. In vitro studies have demonstrated antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant and activities. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Dill Research

                        Dill Blog Articles

                        menstrual Flatulence Tea Recipe

                        Dill Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Anethum graveolens

                        Family: Apiaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other Latin names: Peucedanum graveolens
                        • Not to be confused with Anethum sowa, from India, a variety of dill that contains up to 52.5% dill apiole, which can be toxic and an abortifacient (Tisserand & Young, 2014).
                        • Dill seed and dill weed have differing chemistry.
                        • Other common names: Aneth, Dillweed, Dilly, Eneldo, Faux Anis, Madhura, Satahva, Shatpushpa, Sotapa, Sowa

                        Plant Description

                        Dill is a common culinary herb growing in Europe and Asia. It grows to about 2 feet tall with delicate feathery leaves, umbel white or yellow flowers, and distinctive small hard and creased seeds.

                        Herb Description

                        Both the seeds and leaves are used as a spice and herb. About a teaspoon of the seed can be steeped in hot water for ten minutes, strained, and enjoyed as a tea for flatulence, menstrual pains, and digestive issues.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is steam distilled from this common herbal seed with a sweet fresh aroma.

                        Key Constituents

                        • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
                        • Carvone
                        • Phellandrene / Alpha Phellandrene / Beta Phellandrene
                        • Dihydrocarvone

                        Dill Recipes

                        Dill Seed Tea
                        menstrual Flatulence Tea Recipe

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-parasite Anti-parasite
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiseptic Antiseptic
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        Aphrodisiac
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        Oral Health
                        Preservative
                        Urinary System Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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