What Are the Health Benefits of Dill Weed
Dill weed is not only a delicious herb, it also has many health benefits. Although not as well-known as other aromatic plants, dill weed is a herb that can be used in cooking to flavour our food, but it also has health benefits and medicinal uses. This herb is widely used in Northern European countries and is perfect for salmon dished. Dill weed has an aniseed-like taste with a hint of lemon and can help treat various conditions and ailments. In this OneHowTo article, we explain what are the health benefits of dill weed.
Like many other herbs, dill weed aids digestion and helps eliminate flatulence and intestinal gases, i.e. it has carminative properties. This is why it is recommended to drink infusions of boiled fresh dill to improve gastrointestinal problems.
Likewise, dill weed can be used as a diuretic too, as it naturally expels excess toxins from the body. It also helps expel excess fluid, which may be the cause of fluid retention and swelling. So, one of the health benefits of dill weed is preventing cellulite from appearing.
Another property of this plant is its anti-haemorrhoidal effect, so having dill infusions will help ease the pain and help you to cure haemorrhoids or piles.
Moreover, it is also possible to relieve period cramps with dill, and we can stimulate breast milk production with this herb, but only if recommended by your doctor. So, dill health benefits include beneficial effects on women's health.
Fresh dill is an excellent source of vitamin C, which will helps us strengthen our immune system and, therefore, prevent infections such as colds and flu.
Moreover, being rich in calcium and iron, dill weed, used in small quantities as a herb to flavour food, is good for children and has an energizing effect. Some recent research also suggests that dill weed might be effective in treating depression.
Despite all the health benefits of dill weed, it is important to know that there are some potential side-effects of dill, so consuming large quantities of dill is not recommended for children, pregnant women or people suffering from gastritis. As mentioned earlier, women who are breastfeeding should consult their doctor before taking dill weed.
These are just some of the many health benefits of dill weed. To find out more about other herbs with medicinal uses, see our article on what are the most common medicinal plants.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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