Dill Seed Essential Oil

Dill is a fennel-like annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the parsley family that is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Dill is distinctively aromatics in character, a milder and sweeter variant of caraway. Its taste is reminiscent of fennel, though somewhat more pungent and aggressive in flavor. Dill's long, spindle-shaped root supports a smooth, shiny and hollow stem. It has feathery leaves, accented by linear and pointed leaflets. In midsummer, the plant bears flat terminal umbels with an abundance of yellow flowers. Its flat fruit is produced in prodigious quantities; one ounce contains more than 25,000 seeds.

Dill is well known for its medicinal qualities, and it is especially useful for preventing stomach disorder like flatulence and colic. It is equally effective for colds and bronchitis, when a hot infusion of the seeds mixed with honey will bring instant relief. Dill is also believed to stimulate and regulate menstrual flow, promotes breast milk in nursing mothers and delay ovulation to help natural birth control.

Like other essential oils made from pungent spices, Dill Seed essential oil has a light, pleasant, fresh herbaceous scent.

The fragrant effect of Dill Seed is generally regarded as calming, warming and soothing.

Dill Seed essential oil is generally regarded as non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.

Do not take essential oils internally or use without the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The information provided here is for general use only and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Pregnant women should always consult their physician prior to using.