Dill helps in indigestion

Dill is a herb of great value in every cuisine.



The seeds, oil and leaves possess therapeutic value. It is typically used in South West Asia. The flowers are yellow and appear in summer, followed by the seeds that are flat and oval. Both the seeds and leaves are utilized for seasoning. The seeds are simulative to caraway seeds, in their aroma and sweet flavor.



It relieves individuals suffering from insomnia. Botanically referred to as Anethum graveolens, dill belongs to the Umbelliferae family.

Wound healing by burning dill seeds is an age old phenomenon. Dill is a diuretic that aids in curtailing infection. The leaves are green and soft possessing a sweet taste.



Essential oils are present in dill and limonene, eugenol, carvone and phellandrene.  Dill is a good source of furanocoumarins, coumarins and flavonoids.

Dill is a good remedy for hiatus hernia, colic, indigestion and flatulence. It is used to enhance the flavor of fish, eggs and sea foods in the Scandinavian and German dishes. It is a part of the gripe water used for providing relief to infantile colic. Dill sprigs are added to induce flavor in pickles. Essential oil from dill is used widely in the field of aromatherapy. It acts as a galactogogue, improving the milk production in nursing mothers. Skin healing and epithelial tissue repair is enhanced. Sedative property is seen with dill administration. It relieves individuals from flatulence.

Dill is an effective disinfectant and carminative. Dill incorporation in dishes prevents indigestion, thereby acting as a good digestive. Dried dill is available commercially, throughout the year. Fresh dill makes a good combination with salad dressings and pickles. Monoterpenes and flavonoids are two major components of dill that aid in its healing nature.



Monoterpenes include limonene, anethofuran and carvone, whereas kaempferol and vicenin are the flavonoids present in dill. Dill is a good source of calcium. It helps in reducing post menopausal bone loss and degeneration associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It is also a good source of iron, magnesium, dietary fiber and manganese.

The former category stimulates glutathione-S-transferase, an enzyme that aids glutathione attachment to oxidized molecules. This, in turn, alleviates the harmful effects of free radicals. Carcinogens are neutralized by the volatile oil in dill. They are also capable of dissolving certain carcinogens, like, benzopyrenes, commonly seen in charcoal smoke, cigarette smoke and smoke from trash burners.  Bacteriostatic action of dill oil is common and the anti bacterial nature is attributed to the phytonutrients and flavonoids.