History of dill:
Native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe dill has a rich history of documented use dating
back at least 5000 years where it was used by both Egyptians and ancient Greeks
for its powerful healing properties and as a symbol of wealth. Romans often
used roasted dill seeds on wounds to promote healing.
Dill was also popular with Celtic
populations that would hang the herb in their home during times of superstition
to warn of bad spirits.
How can dill help me?
- Dill
contains powerful antioxidants – Dill is packed full of antioxidant compounds that help to protect
our bodies from the oxidizing effects of free radicals
- Strengthen
bones – You may have
heard that drinking milk is good for your bones as it contains calcium,
well dill also contains calcium and not just small amounts. One severing
of dill can offer our bodies as much calcium as drinking a whole glass of
milk.
- Digestive
enzymes – Dill helps our
bodies to increase production of digestive enzymes that have a relaxing
effect on our intestinal system. This can be particularly beneficial for
babies suffering from colic.
- Headache
relief - This is one of
the oldest traditional used of dill, simply infuse dill with hot water, making a tea that calms and relaxes the body.
- Stop
insomnia – Since ancient
times, dill has been used to promote a good nights sleep, many cultures
chew dill seeds before bed, this is also thought to stimulate melatonin production.
- Stop
the hiccups – The hiccups
have got to be one of the most annoying things we regularly encounter, but
dill can help! Simply add dill to
some hot water and breath the warm steam, drinking the water from pickled
dill is also known to help with hiccups
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