Dill – Monastic Recipes

Description

Dill has been known since ancient times for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It contains 4% essential oil and is rich in vitamins A, C, and the B-complex, as well as iron, manganese, abundant potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. It also contains 10-20% vegetable oil and proteins.

Properties
– It is considered an effective soothing agent.

It has digestive properties, helping with various stomach discomforts and indigestion.

Its essential oil (mixed with water) soothes colic.

It is considered an effective antitussive, antiviral, and antispasmodic.

It is an excellent remedy for bloating and the colicky pain it sometimes causes.

It is a suitable herb for children’s colic.

It increases milk flow in breastfeeding mothers.

It has antioxidant, anticancer, and antithrombotic properties.

It helps with the proper functioning of the nervous system and memory.

It boosts the body while reducing fatigue.

It helps in the prevention of osteoporosis.

It is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, and it is beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis.

It is good for the teeth and gums and combats free radicals.

It stimulates the appetite and is particularly helpful for hiccups and aerophagia.

Its seeds are useful for bad breath.

It is beneficial for childhood diseases, such as measles and chickenpox.

Preparation – Dosage

Infusion

We lightly crush 1-2 teaspoons of seeds and add them to a cup of boiling water. Let them steep for 10-15 minutes. For the treatment of bloating, drink one cup before meals.

For indigestion

Eat raw dill in your salads. Additionally, boil 2 teaspoons of seeds in 1 liter of water for about 15 minutes and drink a cup before meals. This is helpful for fatigue, obesity, and cramps. For treatment Prepare an infusion from the seeds of the plant by adding 5-10 grams to 1 liter of water and drink 1 cup of the tea per day.

Decoction

We add 1 teaspoon of the herb to a cup of water and let it boil for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink it either plain or with a little honey.

Precautions

The decoction made from fennel seeds should be avoided by pregnant women.

Dill is contraindicated for people who suffer from low blood pressure.

Net weight: 40g