The healing properties of dill seeds

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Many inhabitants of our planet have known firsthand about the medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of dill seeds. All the qualities of these small grains are due to the rich chemical composition of the plant.

What elements are contained in the product

100 g of dry dill seeds contain:

• the whole group of B vitamins;
• 23% vitamin C;
• 3% natural folate;
• 14% niacin;
• 47% potassium;
• 52% calcium;
• 35% phosphorus;
• 64% magnesium;
• 91% iron;
• 78% copper;
• 92% manganese.

Particularly rich in nondescript-looking grains are polyunsaturated fats: oleic, linoleic and palmityleic.

Healing properties of seeds

You can use the product if you have the following health problems:

• if there are disturbances in the work of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Infusions and decoctions from raw materials stabilize intestinal functions, preventing dangerous microflora from developing in full. The seeds have an antispasmodic effect, regulate peristalsis and reduce the acidity of gastric juice. A striking example of such an effect is the treatment of colic in infants with the help of dill water;
• hypertension, arrhythmias and atherosclerosis … Infusions and decoctions of dill seeds help reduce blood pressure. In addition, the chemicals contained in the raw materials have a positive effect on blood vessels, expanding them. It helps to improve blood flow, normalize contractions of the heart muscle and regulate the work of the entire system that supplies oxygen to organs and tissues;
• genitourinary diseases. The product has a pronounced diuretic property, which helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Also, the presence of phytoncides and vitamin C in the composition of preparations from raw materials well relieves inflammation, has a local antibacterial effect for these ailments;
• accumulation of bile. The seeds of the plant help to increase the outflow of bile, normalizing the work of the organ;
• colds. Dill fruits have pronounced thinning properties. Thanks to this, sputum in the bronchi does not stagnate and pathogenic bacteria do not have the opportunity to multiply. Infusions and decoctions from raw materials help to get rid of bouts of painful cough with flu and bronchitis;
• mild disorders of the central nervous system. The seeds contain various phytoncides that have a mild sedative effect on the entire body. Therefore, preparations with the participation of the plant are recommended for increased excitability and insomnia.

Naturally, a medicinal plant cannot cope with all diseases on its own. In addition, one should not engage in self-medication, so as not to aggravate the situation.

Tea and decoctions from the fruits of the plant should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Only a specialist can, taking into account the medicinal properties and contraindications of dill seeds, prescribe the correct dose of herbal preparations based on them.

When you can't use a medicinal plant

With so many medicinal properties, preparations made from dill seeds have a number of contraindications, which must be taken into account:

• chronic diseases of the genitourinary system. If there are stones and sand in the organs responsible for the excretion of waste products, any decoctions should not be taken. Biologically active components in the composition of such drugs are able to move deposits from their place and provoke a blockage of the ureter. In this case, you cannot do without an operation;
• infusions and decoctions from garden spices are categorically contraindicated for hypotonic patients. In the case of using such funds with reduced pressure, there may be a breakdown, lethargy, visual impairment and loss of coordination in space;
• dill seeds are not recommended as a remedy for allergies to any food product. Since the fruits of the plant are rich in aromatic oils, an exacerbation of the disease can occur, even if previously the idiosyncrasy was on ragweed or citrus;
• with caution, dill water should be given to babies. In the finished form, the percentage of active substances of seeds in a medicinal drink is minimal, however, it is contraindicated to replace it with a completely daily intake of liquid for infants.

For the same reason, women should be careful to improve their health with dill seeds at home throughout the entire period of pregnancy.

If the expectant mother is prone to hypotension, plant materials are contraindicated for her. Conversely, when future childbirth provokes increased blood pressure in a pregnant woman, the beneficial properties of dill seeds will help out without pharmacological preparations. In any case, it is impossible to use infusions and decoctions from the fruits of the plant before an appointment with a gynecologist.

How to properly prepare raw materials

We collect the umbrellas of the plant when they are not completely dry, so that the seeds do not crumble to the ground. We spread the blanks on wide pieces of paper in the shade. When the peduncles are completely dry, you will need to shake them off slightly and the fruits of the plant will remain on the newspaper or whatman paper.

All that remains is to pour the grains into a linen bag and send them to the attic. Or put in a screw-top jar and put in the pantry.

You can purchase ready-made raw materials for infusions and decoctions at any pharmacy and use as directed. By the way, in order for the medicinal properties of the fruits of the plant to fully unfold, they can be ground in a coffee grinder or crushed in a mortar before pouring hot water.