Dill: Uses And Health Benefits

Dec 28, 2018

You may be familiar with dill weed on baked potatoes and in soup, but there's a lot more to this ancient herb. Dill, also known as Anethum graveolens, is easy to grow, especially if you start it at the beginning of summer.

Dill is useful for stomach upset and can help you digest food more comfortably. If you experience acid reflux, gassiness, sour stomach, or bad breath, try adding dill to your diet. Chewing on dill seeds is another way to get these benefits.

You can also supplement with dill to treat symptoms of insomnia. A good way to do this is to make a cup of dill tea at bedtime. Just pour boiling water over fresh dill and let the herb steep in the water for at least five minutes. The tea should help you feel calmer and perhaps slightly sedated, and it can also help with muscle spasms, including those that cause hiccups.

Dill is an herb rich in magnesium, iron, and calcium. It also contains the essential oil eugenol, a potent anesthetic and antiseptic. In fact, some cultures use ground dill on wounds to prevent pain and infection because of that oil. Dill also contains other compounds, like flavonoids and monoterpenes, helping it to be effective against many types of infections -- bacterial, viral, and fungal.

Add some fresh dill to your diet to combat insomnia, stomach problems, and more. This plant is easy to grow or can be found in your grocer's produce section. Whether you make a tea from it, add it to cooked dishes and salads, or chew on the seeds, there's a way for you to get the most out of dill.

Let your friends know about this simple and traditional remedy. And let us know in the comments below about your favorite ways to use dill!

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