Heartburn
Dill has been known to stimulate the lining of the esophagus and assist with removal of acid that normally causes the burning associated with heartburn. It does not actually rid the tube of the stomach acid that comes up but rather invigorates the muscles to work a bit harder to ingest the agitating acid back into the stomach.
Insomnia
Dill provides a healthy alternative towards relieving the body and the mind of insomnia. Certain flavonoids and vitamins that are abundant within the herb assist with speeding up the production of hormones within the body and, in turn, provide a relaxing and calming feeling.
Stomach Ailments
Dill is well known for containing an immense amount of dietary fiber and certain flavonoids that have bactericidal tendencies. Combine this with dill also being a key source of minerals, such as magnesium, and you have an herb that can naturally assist you with the pain and discomfort that comes with stomach ailments and diarrhea.
Cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in today’s society. Most cancer victims will attest that when it comes to herbal supplements, dill is high on their list in regards to its ability to ward off the spread of the disease. Dill is known to have high amounts of monoterpenes which have been documented and shown to have properties associated with attacking and limiting the growth of cancer cells within the body.
Bone/Teeth Enhancements
Growing up in today’s society, we have always been told to drink milk to build stronger bones and have healthier teeth. This consumption of milk revolves around the amount of calcium found within it. Dill also contains high amounts of calcium and is therefore considered a fantastic herbal supplement for helping strengthen the durability of bones in the human body.
Cold/Flu Remedies
Everyone has had symptoms of the common cold, such as a runny nose or a productive cough. Dill plays a strong part in the herbal community as being a supplement added to most cold remedies to assist in reducing the amount of time a cold lingers within the body.
Bad Breath
Components found within the structure of the dill herb have been known to assist with being a fast cure for bad breath. Dill seeds can be chewed in similar fashion to gum and breath mints and provide a health alternative for fresh clean breath that will not play a part in destroying the integrity of your teeth.
Dill Essential Oil
Essential oil can also be extracted from the seeds and leaves/stem (Dillweed), and this has a wide variety of uses including: easing stomach conditions, reducing nervousness, aiding bronchial & respiratory health, to support the pancreas in reducing glucose and normalising insulin, which is obviously important for diabetics.
How to Take Dill
Dill can be consumed in a variety of different ways. More often than not, someone will find dill as being an ingredient in a popular food dish. Dill comes across in most foods as having a sweet taste that adds a citrus type atmosphere to most dishes. Outside of being added as an ingredient, dill seeds and oils can be found within most herbal supplement stores and are provided with directions on the amounts that can be taken on a daily basis.
Dill essential oil can be applied directly to the skin or inhaled.
