> Supplement Index > Dill seed / Anethum graveolens / Peucedanum graveolens / Anethum sowa > Dill seed General Information Dill seed Uses & Scientific Evidence For Dill seed Dosage Information Dill seed Safety & Interaction Information Buy Dill seed Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dill seed General Information It is believed that Dill may come from the Norwegian word Dill, which means to lull, and refers to the plants carminative properties. Ancient Egyptians used Dill as a medicine, and in biblical times it was used as currency. In early America, it was given to children during long sermons to help prevent hunger. Dill seed is rich in mineral salts, therefore, it is used frequently in salt-free diets, and it also has diuretic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dill seed Uses & Scientific Evidence For The oil in Dill seeds has mild antibacterial properties which can be helpful in destroying the intestinal micro-organisms that cause ulcers and intestinal problems, and German health authorities have approved Dill as a treatment for bacterial-related intestinal complaints. Some studies have found that Dill oil can relax the smooth muscles in the intestine, which can help relieve colicky abdominal pain. Preliminary studies on animals indicate that the leaves and stem of Dill contain substances which can lower blood pressure and slow the heartbeat. The seed of Dill is used to make Dill water or tea which is used to treat indigestion, flatulence, hiccups, stomach and menstrual cramps, insomnia, colds, flu, and colic. The tea can also help stimulate milk production in nursing mothers. Eating the seeds after meals aids in digestion and sweetens the breath. Dipping your fingers in Dill tea can strengthen them. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dill seed Dosage Information To use Dill water, add 8 drops of Dill oil to 1 pint of water. You can take up to 8 teaspoons per day of this concoction. As a tea, or to prepare as an infusion, steep 2 teaspoons of Dill seed in 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Take 1-2 cups per day. For other formulations, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dill seed Safety & Interaction Information Since Dill is used as a culinary herb, it is generally regarded as safe. There are no known safety issues or interactions associated with Dill when taken in the recommended amounts. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Dill seed Supplements and Products Below

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