We can say with confidence that this green healer grows in the garden of everyone who owns a summer cottage or suburban area. Dill seeds, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are well known to knowledgeable people, can help you! They are also called fruits. Dill seeds have a rich composition of vitamins and valuable elements. With proper use and heat treatment (brewing / steaming), the seeds become a real natural medicine, which in its effectiveness is not inferior to medicinal preparations that can be purchased at a pharmacy. The healing qualities of this product have long been known to people, today they are also appreciated.
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At the word "dill", many of us have an association with a bunch of spicy herbs, which we use in preparing various dishes. However, if it is not cut off at the stage of fragrant grass, but left to grow further, the stem of the plant will become powerful, “umbrellas” with valuable fruits will form on top of it. In taste, aroma, they resemble greens, but much richer, richer in essential oils. Seeds are also widely used by culinary specialists, but along with this they are an effective remedy for many diseases. Be sure to stock up on this natural healing potion: pick fruits from umbrellas, dry them, store in a paper bag or glass container. They can be stored for quite a long time without losing their healing properties. Various sources call a different figure for the shelf life of seeds - from several months to 3 years.
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The chemical composition of dill seeds
In naturopathy, mainly dill seeds are used, their medicinal properties and application are based on the peculiarities of the chemical composition of this phytoelement. Dill seed contains a lot of fatty acids, essential oils and flavonoids, as well as ascorbic acid (vitamin C), carotene, quercetin and nicotinic, palminic, myristic, lauric, linolenic, linoleic and petroselinic acids.
The seeds of this greenery contain omega-3 and omega-6 and phytosterols, arginine and valine, histidine and riboflavin, as well as thiamine theronine with isoleucine. Dill seeds can boast of the richest vitamin composition, they contain a lot of vitamins A and PP, as well as vitamins from group B. As for micro- and macroelements, they contain phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, selenium, manganese, copper, sodium, iron and potassium ... Thanks to this, dill seeds have a considerable list of useful properties.
How to properly brew and drink dill water
Prepare the broth every day, you need to drink it fresh. The standard regimen is 3 times a day. It is recommended to consume the broth on an empty stomach, usually 30 minutes before a meal. A one-time norm for an adult is ½ glass. If necessary, you can store the broth for 24 hours in the refrigerator, warming it up before use.
Many diseases are treated with a decoction, but the cooking rules are the same, it contains the following ingredients:
- Dill seeds;
- water.
The cooking process lasts no more than an hour:
- First, dry dill seeds are poured with cold water. Usually, 1 tbsp is taken for 1 glass of water. l of raw materials.
- Put the saucepan on the fire and bring to a boil. It should take 10 minutes until the broth is ready after boiling.
- The broth can be cooled slightly, filtered and used for treatment.
Useful and medicinal properties of dill seed
This product boasts a wide range of health benefits. Dill seeds have the following positive effects:
- Diuretic and laxative;
- Soothing and anti-stress;
- Normalization of blood pressure by increasing the elasticity of blood vessels;
- Breathing relief for flu, colds and upper respiratory tract diseases;
- Anti-inflammatory and mild pain reliever;
- Anti-aging;
- Strengthening intestinal peristalsis and optimizing the work of the stomach;
- Strengthening male potency (natural aphrodisiac);
- Antispasmodic action;
Dill seeds: benefits for women
For the female body, dill seeds and products made from them are especially useful. They help reduce the negative symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and relieve pain during menstruation. Also, the systematic intake of herbal medicines from this herbal component helps to improve well-being during menopause and reduces hot flashes and mood swings.
Pregnant women suffering from toxicosis should take medication from dill seeds in order to get rid of nausea and dizziness. Also, the seed of this spicy greenery is actively used in cosmetology, since it helps to improve the condition of the skin and maintain its youth as long as possible. For beauty purposes, a decoction and infusion of dill seeds are used, their medicinal properties and use in cosmetology have made this remedy an indispensable home assistant in herbal medicine and for beauty induction.
The benefits of dill in the following video:
Application in traditional medicine
Dill is actively used not only in cooking - in folk medicine, it is one of the leading healing agents.
- Its seed is used at high blood pressure - due to its hypotensive properties, dill is able to reduce even very high blood pressure.
- This spice is indispensable for diseases of the genitourinary organs: dill seed removes stones from the kidneys, eliminates cystitis, urethritis, nephritis, chronic constipation and even hemorrhoids.
- Chewing on dried dill seeds can relieve stress and eliminate insomnia - sometimes just sniffing the dill is enough to calm your nerves and improve your mood.
- For babies suffering from sleep disorders and overexcitation, traditional healers sew special pillows filled with dill seed, which are placed at the head of the bed.
- Dill seed infusions have a positive effect on the intestinal microflora - they not only speed up the processes of metabolism and digestion of food, but also destroy putrefactive formations and various parasites.
- Dill removes worms, reduces bloating and heartburn, treats low acidity and gastritis.
It is interesting to read about the beneficial properties of herbs: parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, laurel, oregano, tarragon. mint, lemon balm, coriander, arugula, sage, marjoram, cardamom, cumin, cloves, saffron, caraway seeds.
It is also appreciated in the industry of folk cosmetology - with the help of this herb, freckles are removed, whiten and tone the skin, strengthen hair and nails.
Video: dill seeds as a remedy for wrinkles
For women (during pregnancy)
In addition to its function of relieving menstrual pain, dill also has a beneficial effect on the body of pregnant women. A unique set of vitamin complexes and minerals can not only enhance immunity, but also prevent the appearance of viral diseases, which are so dangerous during an interesting situation. In addition, the use of dill has a positive effect on future lactation processes - dill infusion will contribute to the formation of a sufficient amount of milk during breastfeeding.
With the help of dill seeds, future mothers can:
- eliminate heaviness in the abdomen and flatulence, heartburn, constipation, toxicosis;
- increase appetite;
- relieve swelling and improve skin condition.
However, overuse of this spice during pregnancy can also have a detrimental effect. The active ingredients contained in it contribute to the activation of muscle muscles, which can lead to premature uterine contractions and the threat of miscarriage. Also, side effects of consuming large amounts of dill seed can include nausea, vomiting, and weakness.
If during pregnancy the use of dill seed in some cases can be limited (if there are any pathologies), then in the postpartum period this herb can be eaten fearlessly - the muscles of the uterus after childbirth need a quick recovery, and the components of dill seeds will help the muscles in the best way possible regain your tone.
Important! In case of a difficult pregnancy with deviations, the use of even a small amount of dill is prohibited.
For children and newborns
Dill water, made from dill and fennel seeds, is one of the best traditional medicines against bloating and in newborn babies.
Contraindications
Dill seeds have a number of contraindications. Among them is hypotension, that is, too low blood pressure. Taking these natural medicines causes a sharp, spasmodic drop in blood pressure.
Pregnant women can take dill only after consulting an obstetrician and strictly monitor the dosage. Since the decoction of dill is a strong antispasmodic, its excessive use can lead to a decrease in the tone of the pelvic muscles, and this is fraught with the threat of miscarriage.
If, after taking the dill, a headache, nausea or heaviness in the abdomen is felt, it is worth stopping the therapy, since such symptoms indicate an individual intolerance to the drug.
It is strictly forbidden to take dill medicines internally for those who have problems with the gallbladder, since it provokes the movement of stones, and those, in turn, can clog the bile ducts.
What does dill decoction heal?
Alternative medicine most often uses plant seeds as a medicine. All kinds of teas, tinctures and decoctions are prepared on their basis. The benefits and harms of dill have already been well studied, and this allows it to be used to treat a variety of pathologies.
In what cases is it advisable to use this tool? Traditional medicine recommends using a decoction of dill for such problems:
- diseases of the digestive tract, to increase appetite, improve intestinal activity, normalize its peristalsis;
- bronchitis, as an effective expectorant;
- pathology of the cardiovascular apparatus and headaches;
- insomnia, as a gentle sedative;
- tendency to high blood pressure;
- to calm, stabilize the nervous system;
- some diseases of the urinary system;
- bowel and gallbladder diseases;
- some ophthalmic abnormalities;
- problems with lactation in women during breastfeeding;
- age spots and freckles.
Dill Seed Recipes
Tincture, infusion, decoction, tea and even oil remedy are made from dill seed. Medicines are used internally and externally. The method of preparation, as well as the application, depends on what kind of disease needs to be cured.
Alcohol tincture of dill seeds
This remedy has a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It is prepared as follows:
2 dill umbrellas with fully ripe seeds are poured with 500 grams of vodka or medical alcohol, everything is stirred, closed tightly and sent to a dark, cool place for a week. It is advisable to shake the tincture daily, and after the cooking time has elapsed, filter the liquid.If the product is used internally, you can add a little honey to it for taste, but mainly the alcoholic liquid is used for rubbing and compresses.
Dill seed infusion on water
An aqueous infusion of dill seeds has an expectorant effect, it is used to reduce the symptoms of angina pectoris and to enhance lactation. Systematic fluid intake also improves vision and serves as an adjuvant in the treatment of eye diseases.
To prepare an aqueous decoction of the seeds of this plant, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of the herbal remedy with 500 grams of boiling water, then put everything in a thermos or wrap it up and leave to infuse for 3 hours. After the infusion is filtered off and taken 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach, before meals. You need to drink several (3-4) sips.
Decoction of dill seeds
For the treatment of diseases of the kidneys, excretory and genitourinary systems, as well as gastritis, a decoction of dill seed is most effective. It is quite simple to prepare it at home. For the product, you need to pour a full tablespoon of dry seeds with a quarter liter of water and put everything on low heat to boil. As soon as bubbles begin to appear, cover the vessel with a lid and let the agent simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and cool it naturally (at room temperature). A decoction of 100 grams is taken on an empty stomach, immediately before a meal, three times a day.
Dill Seed Oil Extract
Dill seed extract in oil helps relieve joint inflammation, and also promotes healing of wounds, cracks and other skin inflammations and mechanical injuries. It is also used to accelerate tissue regeneration after burns (when the ulcers have already healed).
The product is prepared as follows: 1/2 cup of seeds is ground in a mortar or crushed in a coffee grinder, then poured with 100 grams of unrefined oil, it is advisable to take olive oil, but corn is also suitable. The whole week is infused in a dark, cold place, after which the substance is considered ready for use.
The oil is drunk internally to relieve constipation and to revitalize the intestines. Its systematic intake in small doses has a mild sedative effect. Outwardly, it is usually used for therapeutic rubbing of the skin.
Dill water for newborns
Dill water is a well-known remedy for improving digestion in babies. It helps with flatulence, colic and bloating. The product is harmless, does not have a pronounced taste or aroma, therefore it is well perceived by children. Dill water is prepared as follows: 1 teaspoon of pharmacy dill (fennel) seeds is poured with 250 grams of boiling water, then covered and infused for 2 hours. Further, the liquid is filtered and given to the child to drink as needed. You can also grind the above portion of the seed into powder in a coffee grinder, then pour boiling water and hold everything in a water bath for 20 minutes, then drain.
The benefits and preparation of dill tea are described here:
How to freeze dill
Fresh herbs are used as a seasoning and for treatment from May to September. As it ripens, it is harvested and dried in the shade, in a well-ventilated area, periodically turned over.
Greens or seeds are harvested as a medicinal raw material. Harvested in the morning when the dew dries up. During the day, the plant is well watered.
You can tie the stems into sheaves, dry, thresh, then finally dry up at a temperature of +30 .. + 40C. Store the leaves in cloth bags, seeds in a dark glass container with a tight lid.
It is believed that the maximum useful properties in dill after 4-5 years of storage.
For the winter, dill is frozen fresh:
- Cut off the tough stems, leave only the tops, cut on a china or ceramic board.
- Rinse several times in a deep bowl.
- Dry on a towel at room temperature, turning occasionally.
- Fold in a plastic bag, release excess air, tie, place in the freezer.
In winter, add to an almost ready-made dish - it is easily peeled off with a knife, retains its taste and color.
It is believed that when fresh dill is frozen in a mixture with salt, the components of chemical fertilizers that are in the plant react with salt and release harmful substances.
Dill seed treatment
Dill seeds are used to treat numerous diseases. The method of preparation of the medicine, as well as the characteristics of its administration, directly depend on what kind of disease needed to be cured.
From cough
A strong water infusion of dill seeds helps to thin phlegm and promotes its early elimination from the body. The remedy is useful for bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumonia and even pleurisy. You should add 1 teaspoon of honey per 1 glass of medicine to the liquid and drink it 2-3 times a day in a warm state. Honey, like dill, helps clear mucus from the airways, so it is added as a medicinal ingredient, not just to improve taste.
To normalize pressure
The infusion of dill seeds helps to normalize blood pressure and reduce blood pressure spikes. For this, an aqueous infusion of seeds is prepared and taken three times a day, 100 grams. It is advisable to use the remedy on an empty stomach. Alternatively, you can eat half a teaspoon of powdered seeds with plenty of water before meals.
If high pressure is accompanied by severe headaches, it is worth preparing the following remedy: 2 teaspoons of powdered dill seeds are poured with 500 grams of boiling water, then wait 10 minutes and put the container with the mixture on low heat. After 15 minutes, the liquid is filtered and poured into an opaque, dark container. It is necessary to take phyto-medicine for half a glass three times a day, on an empty stomach.
With diabetes mellitus
In the seed of dill there are esters with fatty oils that facilitate the process of digestion and optimize liver function, therefore the funds from it are excellent for alleviating the condition of patients with diabetes mellitus. In addition, diabetics often have problems with blood vessels (a concomitant disease with diabetes), and dill products help cleanse them and increase the elasticity and flexibility of the vascular walls.
A medicine is prepared from 1 tablespoon of dry seeds, filled with 500 grams of boiling water, then infused and strained. You need to drink 50 grams 3 times a day, before meals (on an empty stomach).
With cystitis
Dill seed has valuable medicinal properties for women. In particular, it helps to get rid of cystitis. This is an inflammation of the bladder, as well as of the urinary ducts, which women most often get sick. True, as the main therapeutic agent, dill seed is suitable only in the initial stages of the disease. If the inflammatory process is accompanied by severe pain and fever, you cannot do without pharmacological drugs. In this case, the herbal remedy facilitates the general condition and acts as an auxiliary component of therapy.
To make a cure for inflammation of the bladder, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of dry seeds with 250 grams of hot water and keep everything on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then the liquid is filtered and drunk in a couple of sips during the day. Every day you need to cook a new portion of the product. It is taken until the symptoms of cystitis completely disappear and for another 2-3 days (for prevention).
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For insomnia
The dill seed remedy has a mild calming and relaxing effect, which is why it has long been used for insomnia. Its effectiveness in this problem is the same as that of lemon balm tea.Preparing the infusion is very simple: you need to pour 1 teaspoon of seeds with 1 glass of boiling water, cover and leave for 10 minutes, then drain. All the liquid is drunk 1 time 2 hours before bedtime.
You can pour 1 tablespoon of seed with 500 grams of boiling water, hold for 10 minutes in a water bath, then leave for 40 minutes and drain. This liquid should be drunk half a glass 3 times a day before meals.
This herbal remedy should not be taken for longer than a week in a row.
With liver diseases
Medicines from dill seeds and fresh herbs itself help cleanse the liver and kidneys. The plant has antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is very simple to prepare the product: 5 grams of seeds (1 teaspoon) is poured with 200 grams of water, then put on fire. After boiling, everything is stirred and cooked for 15-20 minutes, and then infused for another 10 minutes. Then it is filtered and taken over 3 days in 3 cups. Moreover, the first portion is drunk on an empty stomach, before the morning meal, and the other two in 15 minutes after lunch and dinner. This cleansing course should be done twice a month.
To reduce inflammation, pour 40 grams of seed with 500 grams of boiling water, insist for 4 hours, filter and take a couple of sips daily. You can use it regardless of the meal.
To normalize digestion
Means based on dill seeds have bactericidal properties, they neutralize the negative effects of putrefactive processes, have an antispasmodic effect and contribute to the formation of the correct intestinal microflora.
To remove stomach pains, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of seeds with boiling water, leave for 2 hours, drain and use during the day, before meals for 3 visits.
To cure gastritis with low acidity, and at the same time improve the functioning of the gallbladder, you should grind dill seed into powder, then drink it 1/2 teaspoon 3 times a day with meals. It is recommended to take the medicine with water or other liquid.
For lactation
Dill seeds are of great benefit to women during breastfeeding. Herbal remedies from them increase lactation and improve the composition of breast milk. It is necessary to pour 1 tablespoon of seeds with 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 2 hours, filter and drink 1 tablespoon 6 times a day or half a glass 2 times a day. Before swallowing a portion of the product, it should be held in your mouth for 5-7 seconds.
From parasites
To get rid of parasites, dill seed is also used. The basis of the medicine is castor oil. Both ingredients are taken in equal proportions (2 tablespoons each). Half of the seeds are pounded in a mortar, the second is mixed with oil. You need to drink crushed seeds within 3 days 2.5 hours after dinner, then after another 3 hours a mix of oil and seeds. It is advisable to carry out such a course for prophylaxis once every six months. It promotes the establishment of intestinal microflora and, unlike a number of antihelminthic agents, does not harm the body.
Additionally, it would be good to eat salads with fresh dill, or supplement the first and second courses with finely chopped herbs.
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For kids
So what do you need to know about this? Doctors prescribe decoctions from plant seeds even to infants from the first days of life. What do dill seeds treat? On their basis, water is prepared, which contributes to the following:
- decrease in the effectiveness of muscle spasms of the intestine;
- improving digestion and eliminating long-term constipation;
- normalization of intestinal microflora.
If babies refuse to drink dill water, then it is mixed with mother's milk. To prepare the product, take 1/2 tsp.dried raw materials, pour 200 ml of boiling water and insist for about half an hour. The resulting remedy is given to infants three times a day, a teaspoon. At the same time, it is important that the water is constantly fresh. Its shelf life is 24 hours, after which the beneficial properties are significantly reduced.
The benefits of dill seeds for weight loss
All dill seed drinks have a choleretic, diuretic and mild laxative effect. This is the basis of their use for cleansing the body, getting rid of excess fluid, toxins and toxins. As a result, there is little weight loss. The decoctions and infusions of this plant do not have a pronounced taste, therefore they are easy to drink. The liquid helps fight hunger cravings, soothes the stomach and slightly reduces appetite.
An excellent result is obtained by a fat-burning cocktail of 1 teaspoon of dill seed, crushed into powder, and then stirred in 1 glass of kefir. It is advisable to take a low-fat fermented milk product. You can drink the remedy at any time of the day, regardless of food intake, or on an empty stomach.
For faster weight loss, it is also recommended to drink a decoction of dill seeds and licorice. It is necessary to combine 1 tablespoon of dill seeds with 3 tablespoons of dry, chopped licorice root, as well as 1 glass of hot water. Everything is infused in a water bath for 20 minutes, then a third of a glass is drunk three times a day 20 minutes before a meal.
Losing weight occurs by increasing the production of bile and removing toxins from the body. Weight is lost smoothly and gradually
Folk recipes
Above, it was described in detail what a decoction of dill seeds heals. But for each disease, it is prepared differently. Some recipes don't even require any heat treatment. They are based on the use of fresh or dried grains in a milled form. The resulting powder is simply washed down with warm drinking water. Best of all, it helps with stomach ailments.
Infusions and decoctions are used to combat various problems with the gastrointestinal tract. They quickly relieve muscle cramps, gas and colic, and help improve stool. The preparation is very simple. Take 1 glass of dried raw materials, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for 60 minutes. Take the remedy for 1/2 cup three times a day.
Use in cosmetology
Dill seeds are actively used in face and body skin care, as well as for strengthening and improving hair. This is an effective means of home cosmetology.
For skin:
A large spoonful of powdered seeds is mixed with a similar portion of dry pharmacy chamomile (flowers), everything is poured with 1 glass of water and boiled for 8 minutes. Next, the mix is infused under the lid until it becomes barely warm. The gruel is applied to a cleansed face and washed off after 15 minutes with warm water. It is especially effective in moisturizing dry skin.
Dill seed, crushed into powder, infused in boiling water for 20 minutes, then combined with 1 teaspoon of honey and the same amount of milk, will help get rid of acne. The product simultaneously makes the skin softer and whitens it slightly.
A dill scrub will help make the epidermis softer. Dill seed is pounded in a mortar, mixed with pumpkin pulp in a 1 to 2 ratio, then rubbed over the body with massage movements. After that, you need to bathe with soap and apply a moisturizing lotion to the skin.
For hair:
To make brittle, weakened, overdried hair with a curling iron or a hairdryer strengthened, began to fall out less, it is worth using a homemade dill rinse. It prepares like this:
- 10 branches of dill are finely chopped and ground with 30 grams of seeds;
- 0.5 liters of water is combined with phytocomponents and cooked over low heat;
- 1 spoon of calendula is infused in 1 glass of boiling water for half an hour;
- Liquids are filtered and combined;
- Add 5 drops of cardamom, sandalwood or peppermint essential oil;
- 4 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice is poured into the mixture;
It is necessary to rinse the hair and scalp with the liquid after each water session. The first positive changes will be noticeable in 2 weeks.
Sweet fennel, aka sweet dill and pharmaceutical dill
It is a perennial plant with similar properties - according to research, it has carminative, diuretic, antiseptic, expectorant, cleansing and antispasmodic effects.
Its EO helps with calluses, it can be used to improve the firmness of the abdomen, bust and thighs, to treat cellulite (but not by itself, but in combination with oils from other plants). Perfect for flabby, dry, faded skin, smoothes wrinkles, helps with dry and dehydrated skin.
Its declared effect on the body is much more extensive than that of garden dill (or maybe this oil has been studied better): it affects the digestive, lymphatic, respiratory, genitourinary, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems. Dill water from it helps against colic in babies and is good for pustules on the face.
The only obstacle in dealing with essential oils (apart from contraindications) is their strong smell. From this point of view, dill seed shows useful properties "more accurately" - the smell of decoctions and infusions is soft, light and unobtrusive.
Eat this root vegetable and your bones will be healthy.
