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Dill is widely used spice, but little is known for its healing properties. It comes from southern Russia, West Africa and the Mediterranean region, but is mentioned in the Bible and in ancient Egyptian papyrus.
Dill is high in vitamin C, B1, B2, E, PP, P, carotene and mineral salts of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron, and folic acid (vitamin B9). In the oil of fennel is found carvone, d-limonene, α-Filandra, karveol, dihirdokarvon, α-terpinene, dihidrokarve-ol, dipaliol, α-pinene, dipentene, isoeugenol.
What are the medicinal benefits of dill?
Cancer
This spice is rich in monoterpenes and flavonoids, which are known for their protective properties against free radicals and carcinogens. According to a study, monoterpenes activate the secretion of the enzyme glutathione S-transferase, that is effective to neutralize carcinogens.
Cardiovascular Disease
It is used in chronic vascular insufficiency, and as a prophylactic agent against attacks of angina. It has been shown that it strengthens the vessels and lowers increased blood pressure.
Recipe 1
1 teaspoon of lightly crushed dill is covered with 500 ml of boiling water. Soak for 1 hour and drink about 200 ml. , 15 minutes before eating, 4 times a day. Dill in any form is recommended for treatment of early forms of hypertension, as it gently dilates blood vessels and strengthens their walls.
Recipe 2
To lower blood pressure
In a glass of yoghurt stir 3 tbs. chopped fresh dill. Take it 3 times a day, 15-20 min before a meal. Potassium salts work well for arrhythmia, improve heart rate and relieve exhausted heart. It also improves metabolic processes in the heart muscle.
Stomach pain and colic in infants
Dill acts carminative and helps poor motility and gases. It soothes spasms of smooth muscles of the organs in the abdominal cavity. It relieves children with lazy stomach, constipation and retention of gases. Dill tea is best known means to relieve colic in infants. Suit digestion and appetite. Fennel seeds enhance secretion of gastric glands and pancreas, increase secretion of bile and eliminate swelling of the intestine.
Upon swelling, cramping and pain in the gut is recommended the following tincture:
Recipe 3
Pour a glass of boiling water over 1 tbs of dill. It is also recommended for diarrhea.
Anemia
The high content of ascorbic acid and iron salts make dill irreplaceable in dietetic therapy for patients with anemia. It could help people, seriously injured.
Insomnia and restless
The name of the spice comes from the Norse word "dilla", which means "to soothe". That is why in ancient times dill is used to calm down nerves, even in infants. These healing properties of dill, are due to its essential oils, and have relaxing effect.
Dill stimulates activation of the secretion of certain enzymes and hormones, that have a calming and hypnotic effect. To stop insomnia it is recommended:
Recipe 4
Pour a glass of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of crushed dried fennel, half an hour before eating.
Recipe 5
When have neurosis do the following:
Mix 1 tea spoon dill seed, 1 tea spoon of valerian root and 2 tea spoons natural honey. All this is poured with 3 liters of boiling water and closed in a thermos for 24 hours. Take in the morning, by 2 tbs. before breakfast and 2 tbs. before bedtime.
Menstrual disorders
Dill stimulates hormonal balance due to the high content of flavonoids in the essential oil. This contributes to maintenance of normal menstrual cycle.
Osteoporosis and bone problems
Dill is high in calcium and it is useful for women( after menopause), as prevention of bone loss and osteoporosis. In these cases, you can eat yogurt with plenty of chopped dill. It is useful for all people, who have bone problems or are recovering from fractures. It is also recommended in some joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
If you have rheumatic pain:
Recipe 6
In 500 ml of boiling water put 1 tbs. Leave it for for 30 min., then drink 3 times before meals.
Airway disease
Dill increases the resistance against the respiratory disease, because stimulates the overall immune system. Acting expectorant for bronchitis and whooping cough, has antibacterial activity. Calms the cough.
Recipe 7
Bronchial asthma
In a pot (pour 500 ml. water) boil 1 tbs. fresh chopped for 5 min. Take by one coffee cup, 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
Kidney stones and gall
Dill also relieves and people, who suffer from painful urination. Folk medicine recommends following infusion of dill seeds:
Recipe 8
1 tbs. of fennel seeds are covered with 200 ml of boiling water, steam for 15 minutes, and filter. Take one tablespoon 5-6 times daily.
Migraine
Dill relieves the symptoms of headaches and migraines. In case of attack, it is recommended :
Recipe 9
Make an infusion of 1tbs. of fennel seeds, soaked in 400 ml. of boiling water. Take 3-4 times a day.
