Dill
(Anethem graveolens)
Other Common Names: Dillweed
Family: UMBELLIFERAE
Family: UMBELLIFERAE
Parts Used: Aerial Parts
Energetics: Warming.
Taste: Spicy.
Taste: Spicy.
Body Systems Affected: Stomach. Respiratory system.
Preparations: Infusion: Crush seeds before infusing. Food: Can use the leaf (weed) or seed. Tincture:
Key Components: Volatile oils (up to 4% including Carvone & Limonene). Triterpenes. Fatty oils. Phenolic acids. Flavonoids. Coumarins. Proteins.
Actions:
Foundational: Aromatic.
Primary: Carminative. Diuretic. Emmenogogue. Glacatogogue.
Secondary: Antispasmodic.
Foundational: Aromatic.
Primary: Carminative. Diuretic. Emmenogogue. Glacatogogue.
Secondary: Antispasmodic.
Uses:
Most commonly used for colic. Adult stomachaches. Insomnia caused by indigestion.
Increases production of breast milk in nursing mothers.
Combines Well With
Contraindications:
Personal Experience:
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History:
Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 130
The Complete Herbs sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 250
The Earthwise Herbal: Matthew Wood. Pg 91
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 130
The Complete Herbs sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 250
The Earthwise Herbal: Matthew Wood. Pg 91
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