Dill Weed

What is dill weed?

The herb dill (Anethum graveolens) is widely used in both European and Asian cooking. 
This plant, also known as dill weed, has slender stems, soft leaves that alternate along those stalks, and brown, flat, oval seeds. Dill seeds are more fragrant and have a slightly citrusy flavor, comparable to caraway seeds, in contrast to the sweet, grassy flavor of the leaves. Dill is a popular herb and spice that adds depth to a wide range of foods. Salmon, potatoes, and sauces made from yogurt are common companions. Dill isn't just good for you to consume; it has also been used medicinally for a long time to treat everything from foul breath and indigestion to colic in infants and digestive problems.

How do I use Dill Weed?

It is possible to incorporate chopped or whole dill herb into soups, stews, casseroles, pasta, meat dishes, and eggs. It complements condiments and dips, including hummus, and is particularly well-liked when combined with smoked or broiled salmon.

Dill Weed benefits:

Dill is full of different plant compounds that may help protect against heart disease and some types of cancer, among other health benefits. Also, dill may help lower blood sugar, but more research with people is needed.

◉ Improve Heart Health: Flavonoids, which are found in lots of dill, have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. But that's not the only reason why people think dill is good for the heart. Animal studies have shown that dill can also lower LDL cholesterol.

◉ May Help Manage Diabetes: Dill has been used for a long time to help people with diabetes control their insulin levels. Even though there hasn't been a lot of research done in this area, especially on humans, studies have shown that it may help reduce changes in the levels of serum lipids and insulin in people with corticosteroid-induced diabetes.

◉ May Help Prevent Excess Gas As a well-known carminative, dill may help keep you from having embarrassingly bad gas. It is not only embarrassing to have gas in public, but if the gas keeps building up, it can be dangerous because it puts pressure on the organs in the chest cavity. A carminative may help move the gas down through the digestive tract and out of the body in a safe way.

◉ May Relieve Arthritis Pain: Dill has been known for a long time to be an anti-inflammatory herb. This means that it might help reduce the swelling and pain caused by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Dill has been used for this reason since the beginning of time.

Where can I buy Dill Weed?

Buy Dill Weed from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals.

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