Parts Used
Seed
Botanical Name
Anethum Sowa
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Note Classification
Middle
Aroma
Dry, fresh, warm, spicy
Benefits
Digestive health, insomnia, hiccups, diarrhea, dysentery, menstrual disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer, oral care, immune system, from bone degradation, anti-inflammatory substance, arthritis, gas and bloating.
Overview
The most widely known use for dill is pickles.
Blends Well With
Black pepper, caraway, cinnamon, citrus oils, clove, elemi, nutmeg, peppermint, spearmint
Herbal Miscellany
Dill and Caraway are very similar to each other in spice and oil form. They may be substituted for each other in aroma blends and cooking or baking.
Precautions
Oil Specific: None known.General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This information was taken from organicfacts.net and mountainroseherbs.com
