Dill

Anethum graveolens

Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Antioxidant

GI – indigestion, flatulence (take dill seeds infusion before meal), IBS, colic (infusion for colicky babies), menstrual cramps (great in combination of cramp bark), spasms

Antioxidant – lowers inflammation

Use: leaves, seeds, essential oil

Dill also stimulates mother’s milk flow and has calming effect on both mothers and babies. One can chew on leaves or seeds to get rid of bad breath. If the seeds are chewed on over the period of long term, the cause of the problem is addressed and permanently taken care of. It can be added to cold and flu remedies. It contains vitamin A, C and magnesium. Dill is high in calcium that helps protect bone health. Dill is also a mild diuretic which means that it helps body to remove extra water.

S/E: can cause sensitivity to sun in some people – rash may appear