Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a unique parennial herb.Dill contains omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoids, beta-carotene, folic acid, carbohydrate, protein, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, manganese, sodium, copper, and zinc.
Dill features light brown colour and oval shape with vertical ridges.Its flavor is aromatic, sweet, and citrus, but also slight bitterly.Dill oil is extracted from the leaves, stems, and seeds of the plant.The leaves and seeds of dill are composed of essential volatile oils such as eugenol, limonene, dillapiol, DHC, terpinene, d-carvone, and myristicin.Eugenol in dill has been in therapeutic usage as local-anesthetic and anti-septic.Dill oil is extracted from dill seeds to have anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, galactagogue, sedative, and disinfectant properties.Dill has antioxidant property.
The Benefits of Dill
- Relieves constipation
- Eases the passage of bowel movements
- Stimulates peristaltic motion of intestine
- Prevents insomnia
- Prevents osteoporosis
- Prevents diabetes
- Reduces arthritis
- Prevents the embarrassing condition of excessive gas
- Calms down hiccups due to allergies
- Prevents nervous disorders
- Reduces rheumatoid arthritis
- Prevents attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Cures diarrhea
- Treats dysentery
- Reduces gout
- Maintains proper menstrual cycles in women
- Clears congestion in the respiratory system due to allergies, histamine
- Relieves microbial infection in the mouth
- Protects against lung cancer
- Protects against oral cavity cancer
- Increases urination
- Prevents cramps
- Enhances the libido
- Helps in the removal of toxins, excess salts, and water from the body
- Treats bad breath
- Treats common cold and flu
- Strengthens bone
- Strengthens teeth
- Prevents heartburn
- Stimulates the secretion of bile and digestive juices
- Treats headache
- Protects against cardiovascular disease
- Fights bacterial infections
- Helps breast milk secretion
- Controls blood pressure
- Controls heart rate
- Acts as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase
- Fights against infectious agent and free radicals
- Maintains healthy mucus membranes
- Maintains healthy skin
- Keeps good vision
- Repairs injured bone
- Enhances immune system
- Aids the expulsion of gases
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