| Latin Name |
| Anethum graveolens |
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| Dosages |
| Infusion: 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
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| Botanical Information |
| An aromatic ferny annual or biennial of the parsley family with a smooth erect stem and umbrella-like flowering parts. |
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| Description |
This well-known pickling spice is used medicinally as a carminative to relieve gas pains (especially for children) and to relieve colic and indigestion. Dill seeds are chewed to improve the breath and are made into tea to stimulate lactation.
Dill has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM. |
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| References |
| Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
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