Dill Seed
Dill Seed (Anethum graveolens)*
Dill seeds come from the dill plant and are used both as a spice and in herbal medicine for their digestive and carminative properties.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Dill, Garden Dill, Meeting House Seeds
- Main Health Benefits:
- Digestive Health: Helps relieve bloating, gas, and indigestion.
- Antimicrobial Properties: Contains compounds with antimicrobial effects.
- Appetite Stimulant: May help stimulate appetite.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Mildly Spicy, Pungent, Aromatic
- Temperature: Warming, Drying
- Effect on the Body: Digestive, carminative
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Coriander, fennel, and caraway
- Fruits: Citrus fruits and apples
- Teas: Green tea or herbal blends (for a light, aromatic infusion)
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of seeds per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
- Powdered: 1/4-1/2 teaspoons added to smoothies.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- Pregnancy: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts; consult a qualified healthcare provider trained in the use of herbs for higher doses.
- Allergies: May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
- Additional Information: Dill seeds have been used in various cultures for centuries, both for their culinary uses and medicinal properties. They were highly valued in ancient Egypt and Greece. In some cultures, dill seeds are associated with protection and good fortune. They are used in traditional rituals and remedies to promote health and well-being.
- Origin: India, Tunisia
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
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