It is an
important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments.
The botanical name for dill is Anethum Sowa which belongs to the Umbelliferae
family. It is called Sowa or Indian dill which is used as a spice in food
preparations.
Latin - Anethum sowa
Sanskrit - Shatpushpa
Hindi - Soya, Sova
English - Garden dill, Dilly
Bengali - Suva
Marathi - Shepa
Punjabi - Soya
Tamil - Satakuppa
Gujarati - Suva
Telugu - Sadapa
Urdu - Shibt
German - Gurkenkraut
Russian - Yukrop
French - Aneth Odourent
Farsi - Shebet
It is the
native of south-western Asia and Mediterranean countries. And it is cultivated
worldwide due to its medicinal and traditional uses. It is also cultivated in
eastern and northern European countries. The height of this herb is 90cm and it
has a slender, and glabrous stem. Dark green leaves are divided into 3-4
pinnate. Umbel flowers are yellow and the fruits of this herb are light brown.
It is sown in spring seasons by using drills 10 inches apart on the soil. The
size of the seeds is small, flat, and lighter than caraway.
On
chemical compound analysis of the dill, it includes
α-phellandrene,
limonene, dill ether, myristicin, coumarins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and
steroids.
Action:
TRADITIONAL VIEW:
According
to Ayurveda, it is considered that digestion can be treated by its Deepan and
Pachan activities and it also helps to increase the Agni (digestion)
Spam
occurs due to the imbalance of Vata dosha. This imbalance leads to the contraction
of muscles and produces pain. The use of dill produces warmth to the muscles
which prevent and reduce the spasm by its antispasmodic properties.
According
to Ayurveda, we can make y using dill. Take 2 cups of water and boil the water
for 5-10 minutes and mash and add the dill seeds into the boiled water and wait
until the color change into light yellowish color and at last filter the seeds
from tea and consume the tea.
You can
consume the fresh dill leaves as food because they had many good sources like
vitamin A, C, Calcium, and Iron. Including this herb in your diet help to
manage your weight.
MODERN VIEW:
Dill
should be stored in a refrigerator due to its fragile nature it should be
stored carefully
Dill last
for about 10-14 days in the refrigerator
It is used
as a spice, flavoring agent, and medicinal agent
By using
dill we can prepare water. Take the required amount of dill leaves and clean
them thoroughly soak them with water overnight and boil them in a sufficient
amount of water and strain the water with the help of a filter and store it in
glass bottles
DILL AS ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY:
Dill
contains antioxidant such as rutin and quercetin which helps to lower the
cholesterol level in the blood, bad cholesterol, and triglycerides
DILL AS ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY:
The use of
dill decreases the risk of infection by developing the ability to fight against
the microbes and prevent infections
DILL AS CARMINATIVE PROPERTY:
Due to its
carminative activity dill helps to reduce the accumulation of gas in the
alimentary canal and helps to expel the gas which results in reduce the
flatulence
DILL AS ANTIDIURETIC PROPERTY:
The use of
dill is useful to treat kidney problems by increasing the production of urine
by its diuretic property.
The dose
of the drug used according to physicians
Powder: 1-3gm
Seed oil: 1-3drops
Pure extract: 25-30ml
Gallbladder stones:
It usually
occurs due to the imbalance of Pitta dosha and also due to poor digestion which
is caused by weak Agni. The use of Dill helps to control gallbladder stones by
increasing the Agni and also by improving digestion by its Deepan and Pachan
activity
Liver diseases:
Liver
problems like anorexia, nausea, and vomiting, and indigestion occurs due to the
imbalance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The use of dill increases the Agni and
improves the digestion and liver problems by balancing the imbalance of Vata,
Kapha, and Pitta
Bronchitis:
Bronchitis
occurs due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha which leads to the formation
of mucus in the lungs and leads to blockage in the respiratory passage. The use
of dill balance the Vata-Kapha which
prevent the formation of mucus and expel it out from the lungs
The Dill
comes in various formulations includes
Internal use:
Dill leaves:
Take a
required amount of dill leaves and soak them in water overnight and consume the
soaked water with honey to get relief from bronchitis, cold, and cough
Dill powder:
Take the
required amount of powder and consume it with water after the meals to treat
digestion
EXTERNAL USE:
Dill oil:
Take a
required amount of dill oil along with that add few drops of lemon oil and
coconut oil and apply this oil to the affected area to get relief from spasms
Is Dill powder available in the
market?
Yes, it is
available in the market and it can be brought from online websites or ayurvedic
medical stores.
How to store Dill?
Dill
should be stored in a refrigerator due to its fragile nature it should be
stored carefully
What can I use Dill for?
Dill can
be used as a spice, flavoring agent, and medicinal agent